MOT Status
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110,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Front sill sections corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Front sill sections corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Flat spot on inside of O/S/F wheel
N/S/F lower ball joint rubber split
Spare wheel flat
Washer poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
steering box drop arm balljoint worn slightly
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
steering box drop arm balljoint worn slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside front outer sill corroded to excess
fuel pipes corroded
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E156 CBH is a 1988 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 E156 CBH, 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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What year was E156 CBH registered?
E156 CBH is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E156 CBH safe to buy?
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