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E156 CBH

1988 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,936 mi
Last recorded110,936 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE156 CBH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 110,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 110,349 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 109,674 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 109,674 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,610 miles

Flat spot on inside of O/S/F wheel

N/S/F lower ball joint rubber split

Spare wheel flat

Washer poor

Pass 18 Aug 2010 109,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 109,179 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 109,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 108,649 miles

steering box drop arm balljoint worn slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2008 108,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering box drop arm balljoint worn slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2007 107,728 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 107,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 107,050 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 107,050 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for E156 CBH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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