MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,330 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E171 HLP is a 1988 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E171 HLP, 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 E171 HLP registered?
E171 HLP is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is E171 HLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for E171 HLP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E171 HLP have outstanding finance?
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