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534 VLG

1988 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration534 VLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2006 105,673 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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534 VLG is a 1988 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 132,294 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 534 VLG, 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 38 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 534 VLG registered?

534 VLG is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is 534 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 534 VLG shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 534 VLG have outstanding finance?

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