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H861 FRL

1990 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,482 mi
Last recorded76,482 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 FRL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,482 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

front and rear discs rusted

fuel pipes excessively corroded

o/s/f windscreen wiper scraping but clearing screen

rear subframe mounting bolts dust covers split

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,421 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 69,867 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 67,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,087 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 62,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 59,319 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 57,256 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,719 miles

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

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

nsr tyre on limit

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 30 May 2007 52,759 miles

nsr tyre sidewall poor condtion

Pass 10 May 2006 51,674 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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H861 FRL is a 1990 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H861 FRL, 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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H861 FRL is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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