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B3 GBD

1988 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,513 mi
Last recorded114,513 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,513 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust down pipe braket is corroded

front cross member , suspension arms and coil springs are corroded

rear suspension arms , ant iroolbar and coil springs are corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,524 miles

front and rear suspension / coil springs and subframes are corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 113,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension / coil springs and subframes are corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front suspenion coil springs / arms and antiroll bar are corroded

rear suspension coil springs and arms are corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 112,088 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

all underside brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front numberplate cracked

rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

slight free play in steering box

Fail 12 Apr 2012 110,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded around joints, mounts and welds

front brake pipes under the wheel arches are covered in grease on both sides of the vehicle

front suspension coil srings are corroded on both sides of the vehicle

front to rear fuel lines are corroded

interior mirror is slightly loose

rear brake pipes are corroded near to the flexi brake hoses on both sides of the vehicle

rear suspension coil springs are corroded on both sides of the vehicle

slight free play in the steering system

Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,110 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded around joints, mounts and welds

front brake pipes under the wheel arches are covered in grease on both sides of the vehicle

front suspension coil srings are corroded on both sides of the vehicle

front to rear fuel lines are corroded

interior mirror is slightly loose

rear brake pipes are corroded near to the flexi brake hoses on both sides of the vehicle

rear suspension coil springs are corroded on both sides of the vehicle

slight free play in the steering system

Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both fuel tank vent pipes slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust down pipe bracket corroded

fuel pipes corroded

interior mirror slightly loose

slight play in steering system

Pass 16 Apr 2010 107,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear anti roll bar link bushes are perished

both rear coil springs are corroded

both rear tyres are perished, o/s/r has slight bulge in sidewall

exhaust downpipe bracket is corroded

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge (1.6mm)

rear fuel pipes are slightly corroded

slight play in steering system

Fail 16 Apr 2010 107,362 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear anti roll bar link bushes are perished

both rear coil springs are corroded

both rear tyres are perished, o/s/r has slight bulge in sidewall

exhaust downpipe bracket is corroded

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge (1.6mm)

rear fuel pipes are slightly corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 16 Apr 2009 104,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 101,508 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 101,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 99,507 miles

fuel tank vent pipes corroded around tank

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 99,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank vent pipes corroded around tank

Pass 11 Apr 2006 98,072 miles

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

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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B3 GBD is a 1988 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B3 GBD, 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.

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B3 GBD is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is B3 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 GBD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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