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H885 HGL

1991 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,632 mi
Last recorded140,632 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH885 HGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 140,632 miles

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

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

steering and suspension worn,suspension areas /brake system coroding,front number plate poor.sills covered,discs coroded,pads low ??

Pass 9 Jan 2008 132,442 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2006 124,604 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 124,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H885 HGL is a 1991 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H885 HGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H885 HGL registered?

H885 HGL is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 1991.

Is H885 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H885 HGL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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