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E524 CGX

1987 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,103 mi
Last recorded115,103 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE524 CGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 115,103 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 114,405 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 113,335 miles

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

nearside headlamp has a small hole in it

Fail 5 Feb 2010 113,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside headlamp has a small hole in it

Pass 3 Mar 2009 109,578 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 24 Feb 2009 109,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S AND O/S FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 13 Feb 2008 105,659 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR ENDS OF SILL PANELS CORRODED

Pass 28 Feb 2007 102,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 99,328 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 99,328 miles

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

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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E524 CGX is a 1987 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E524 CGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E524 CGX registered?

E524 CGX is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E524 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E524 CGX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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