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WJI 1348

1990 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,311 mi
Last recorded113,311 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 525137,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 1348
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 113,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 113,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,082 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 111,373 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 111,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 109,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,467 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 106,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 105,481 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 105,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 105,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,772 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 101,411 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009 101,411 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 100,892 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 99,912 miles

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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WJI 1348 is a 1990 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJI 1348, 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 WJI 1348 registered?

WJI 1348 is a 1990 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 1990.

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