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H951 GRX

1990 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,427 mi
Last recorded180,427 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH951 GRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 180,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slitly corrded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 176,513 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2008 176,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 173,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 168,191 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 168,191 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil 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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H951 GRX is a 1990 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H951 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H951 GRX?

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What year was H951 GRX registered?

H951 GRX is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H951 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H951 GRX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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