MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust has minor blow
nearside front sill is damaged and rusty
offside rear body rusty
rear anti roll bar linkage rubbers spliting
rear fuel pipe rusty
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
centre exhaust blowing
nsf sill damaged and rusted
osr body rusted
rear arb drop linl rubbers splitting
rear fuel pipe rusted
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise condensation to front lights
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise condensation to os main beam light
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MIL 6551 is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MIL 6551, 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 MIL 6551?
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What year was MIL 6551 registered?
MIL 6551 is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is MIL 6551 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MIL 6551 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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