MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
oil leaks from engine
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
oil leaks from engine
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake hose ferrels corroded
chip in swepted area
fuel pipes badly corroded
general underbody oil leaks
n/s washer poor
rear brake pads wearing thin
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake hose ferrels corroded
chip in swepted area
fuel pipes badly corroded
general underbody oil leaks
n/s washer poor
rear brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H986 WAU is a 1990 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H986 WAU, 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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What year was H986 WAU registered?
H986 WAU is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H986 WAU safe to buy?
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