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H763 TEP

1991 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,906 mi
Last recorded97,906 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH763 TEP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,906 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective incorrect cap fitted, seal does not make contact with fuel filler neck flange (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both linkages (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired corroded outer sill repaired with filler. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both linkages (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brakes efficiency only just met at 17%. Nearside requires attention.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

Slight wiper scratches to offside windscreen

Steering pivot point has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 18%. Requires attention

Wiper scratches to windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,912 miles

centre exhaust rubber bush deteriorated system still adequately supported

fuel cap flap missing

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 26 Feb 2015 85,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust rubber bush deteriorated system still adequately supported

fuel cap flap missing

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn

Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 79,325 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,818 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 76,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,321 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2009 68,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,580 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,100 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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H763 TEP is a 1991 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H763 TEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H763 TEP is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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