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H857 ELC

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,128 mi
Last recorded116,128 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH857 ELC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2009 116,128 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 111,279 miles

advise fuel lines for corrosion

both rear tyres slight wear on edges

oil leak

rear box corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2007 106,993 miles

advoise rear box for corrosion

fuel lines corroding

o/s/r tyre slight wear outer edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 104,011 miles

Both sides front wipers starting to smear

Exhaust corroded

Front pads LOOK low

Oil leak †

Power steering box damp - poss slight leak

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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H857 ELC is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H857 ELC, 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 H857 ELC registered?

H857 ELC is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 1990.

Is H857 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H857 ELC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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