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H922 GRX

1990 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,222 mi
Last recorded172,222 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH922 GRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 172,222 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake back plates corroded

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jan 2022 172,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all heavily ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates heavily corroded

underbody welded and undersealed

Fail 26 Oct 2021 172,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded *STRONG ADVISE* ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake disc back plates deteriorated

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2020 171,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sills corroding

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 169,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills corroding

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Aug 2018 166,792 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Sep 2017 168,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 161,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 159,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 157,118 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 157,118 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 153,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 148,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 144,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 144,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 140,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 135,720 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)

nearside track rod end has split gaiter

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Pass 17 Aug 2007 131,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chip in screen

Pass 7 Sep 2006 126,973 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 126,973 miles

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

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

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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H922 GRX is a 1990 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H922 GRX, 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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H922 GRX is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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