MOT Status
Mileage
134,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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E272 FRT is a 1987 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 E272 FRT, 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 E272 FRT registered?
E272 FRT is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E272 FRT safe to buy?
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