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E264 FBL

1987 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,132 mi
Last recorded141,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE264 FBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 141,132 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 141,132 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 141,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 141,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 140,365 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 140,365 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 139,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 138,894 miles

centre exhaust rubber broken

off side front seat insecure

undersill applied

Fail 10 Feb 2014 138,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust rubber broken

off side front seat insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 135,422 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 132,698 miles

plastic inner whel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 131,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 128,403 miles

near side rear sill surface corrosion

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 124,970 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 120,991 miles

o/s/r sill surface corrosion

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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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E264 FBL is a 1987 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E264 FBL, 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 E264 FBL registered?

E264 FBL is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E264 FBL safe to buy?

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