MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,622 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight freeplay in o/s/f inner steering arm ball joint
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advise,n/s/f floor +n/s/r inner sill +o/s/f floor x2 + n/s/f and o/s/f sills are corroded.
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advise,n/s/f floor+n/s/r inner sill+o/s/f floor x2+n/s/f and o/s/f sills are corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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E193 FSO is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 E193 FSO, 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.
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What year was E193 FSO registered?
E193 FSO is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 1987.
Is E193 FSO safe to buy?
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