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F833 JMW

1989 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,793 mi
Last recorded120,793 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 525138,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF833 JMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2007 120,793 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 120,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2005 119,427 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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F833 JMW is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 138,587 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 F833 JMW, 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 37 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F833 JMW registered?

F833 JMW is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F833 JMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F833 JMW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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