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H821 DOW

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

249,869 mi
Last recorded249,869 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH821 DOW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2007 249,869 miles

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

damage to offside mirror glass

Pass 23 Dec 2005 245,905 miles

ADVANCED WEAR IN BOTH LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES (FRONT)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H821 DOW is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H821 DOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H821 DOW registered?

H821 DOW is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H821 DOW safe to buy?

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