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H985 BEW

1990 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,827 mi
Last recorded163,827 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 BEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 163,827 miles

COOLANT LEAK

CROSS MEMBER O/S/F (UNDER RADIATOR )CORRODED/HOLED

Pass 7 Oct 2011 160,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 156,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 152,952 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f roll bar link joint cover loose

Pass 6 Oct 2008 148,021 miles

o/s/f upper anti rol bar link boot split.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 142,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 137,236 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2006 137,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2005 130,120 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2005 129,793 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded

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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H985 BEW is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H985 BEW, 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 H985 BEW registered?

H985 BEW is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 1990.

Is H985 BEW safe to buy?

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