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CKJ 909

1988 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,567 mi
Last recorded187,567 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKJ 909
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 187,567 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 187,567 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f - o/s/f -o/s/r tyres cracking on edges

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 25 Oct 2008 183,790 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 183,777 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 182,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 182,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2006 179,699 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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CKJ 909 is a 1988 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CKJ 909, 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 CKJ 909 registered?

CKJ 909 is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 1988.

Is CKJ 909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKJ 909 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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