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H801 JLB

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,788 mi
Last recorded149,788 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 JLB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 149,788 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 149,788 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in the front wheels.

The rear suspension rubbers are cracking.

Fail 25 May 2010 149,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 146,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 141,396 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2007 136,100 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 136,668 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 131,514 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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H801 JLB is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 137,620 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 H801 JLB, 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 36 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H801 JLB registered?

H801 JLB is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H801 JLB safe to buy?

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