MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak sump switch aerea.
fuel pipes corrosive
bodywork tatty, front o/s wing corrosive
fuel flap insecure
rear brake pipes signs of slight crush damage.
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
bodywork tatty, front o/s wing corrosive
fuel flap insecure
fuel pipes corrosive
oil leak sump switch aerea.
rear brake pipes signs of slight crush damage.
brake pipes starting to corrode
exhaust corroded & slight blow
front brake hoses perished
fuel lines corroded
nearside rear tyre perished worn on edge & 3 mm
offside rear tyre 3 mm 225 60 15 v
rear anti roll bar bushes perished
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pipes starting to corrode
exhaust corroded & slight blow
front brake hoses perished
fuel lines corroded
nearside rear tyre perished worn on edge & 3 mm
offside rear tyre 3 mm 225 60 15 v
rear anti roll bar bushes perished
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
drivers seat belt starting to fray
exhaust corroded & starting to blow
flucuation on front brakes & imbalance of 18 %
front brake hoses perished
fuel lines corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on edge 225 60 15 v
nearside rear tyre worn on edge sidewall damage & 3 mm
offside rear tyre worn on edge & 3 mm
rear anti roll bar bushes perished
rear brake pipe starting to corrode
sills starting to corrode
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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H840 LWK is a 1991 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 H840 LWK, 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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H840 LWK is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 1991.
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