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H798 POH

1991 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,113 mi
Last recorded166,113 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH798 POH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 166,113 miles

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 16 Feb 2011 166,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Dec 2009 162,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both centre exhaust rubbers slighty perished ( require attention soon )

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both front upper ball joint gaitors split

centre box outer casing corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 162,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both centre exhaust rubbers slightly perished (require attention soon)

both front rear upper ball joint gatiors split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2008 158,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front outersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 29 Oct 2008 158,918 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2007 152,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2007 152,631 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

clutch fluid leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2005 146,397 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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H798 POH is a 1991 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H798 POH, 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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H798 POH is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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