1990 BMW 525 I Se Auto — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1990 perform at MOT as they age
36 years
Current Age
43.6%
Latest Pass Rate
39
Total Tests (All Years)
141,010 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 19
This car: 43.6%
Average: 55.4%
⚠️ 11.8% below average (7550 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
43.6%
Age (yrs) 19Tests 39Avg Mileage 141,010Top Failure Suspension — 35.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1990 BMW 525 I Se Auto, with age trends.
Suspension
35.9%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
33.3%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
30.8%
— Consistent
Brakes
25.6%
— Consistent
Steering
20.5%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 35.9% (19 yrs) | 35.9% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 33.3% (19 yrs) | 33.3% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 30.8% (19 yrs) | 30.8% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 25.6% (19 yrs) | 25.6% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Steering | 20.5% (19 yrs) | 20.5% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how BMW 525 I Se Auto cars manufactured in 1990 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 39 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.