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E214 LRW

1988 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,616 mi
Last recorded130,616 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 LRW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 130,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 127,266 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 127,266 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2005 78,522 miles

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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E214 LRW is a 1988 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E214 LRW, 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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How do I check the history of E214 LRW?

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What year was E214 LRW registered?

E214 LRW is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 1988.

Is E214 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E214 LRW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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