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E439 GLY

1988 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,185 mi
Last recorded158,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE439 GLY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 158,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 158,185 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 158,185 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 158,185 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jun 2020 158,185 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 158,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 158,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 157,526 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 148,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 145,223 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 142,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 140,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 138,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 134,857 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 134,857 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 130,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 126,437 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 126,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006
Fail 19 Dec 2006

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 120,331 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 120,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E439 GLY 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 73.9%.

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 E439 GLY, 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 E439 GLY registered?

E439 GLY is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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