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E191 PWW

1987 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,896 mi
Last recorded105,896 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE191 PWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 105,896 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres cracked

Fail 17 May 2017 105,896 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2011 105,692 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2011 105,639 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2010 103,603 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 103,624 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 102,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 102,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 100,679 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 100,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E191 PWW is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 128,107 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 E191 PWW, 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 39 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 E191 PWW registered?

E191 PWW is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E191 PWW safe to buy?

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