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E440 JPB

1988 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,952 mi
Last recorded132,952 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE440 JPB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 132,952 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre valves badly perished and split

Fail 18 Jan 2021 132,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre valves badly perished and split

Pass 14 Jan 2020 132,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 132,230 miles

rubber propshaft coupling at gearbox starting to split

Pass 18 Jan 2018 130,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,815 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 126,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,494 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 125,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,211 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 124,211 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 122,880 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 122,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 121,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 121,595 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 119,651 miles

drop arm ball joint worn.

n/s/r suspension arm link arm bushes deteriorated.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 117,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 114,245 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 110,888 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Various rattles & knocks from exhaust.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 110,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Various rattles & knocks from exhaust.

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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E440 JPB is a 1988 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 E440 JPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E440 JPB registered?

E440 JPB is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E440 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E440 JPB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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