MOT Status
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203,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
general underbody corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
rear valance corroded
slight corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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E228 HLO is a 1988 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 E228 HLO, 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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E228 HLO is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 1988.
Is E228 HLO safe to buy?
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