MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front windscreen washer fluid only just reaching screen
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake light output obviously reduced
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Under Sealed & Covering Brake Pipes
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E313 XWL is a 1988 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 E313 XWL, 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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What year was E313 XWL registered?
E313 XWL is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 1988.
Is E313 XWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E313 XWL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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