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H818 GLM

1991 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,496 mi
Last recorded103,496 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH818 GLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,496 miles

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

battery insecure in mounting

ns front foglamp lens cracked

os outer headlamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2010 103,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

battery insecure in mounting

ns front foglamp lens cracked

os outer headlamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 94,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspected fuel leak

temporary fuel tank cap fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,134 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2007 90,134 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temporary fuel tank cap fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2006 84,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 84,590 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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H818 GLM is a 1991 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H818 GLM, 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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What year was H818 GLM registered?

H818 GLM is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H818 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H818 GLM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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