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E602 MEG

1988 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,250 mi
Last recorded145,250 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE602 MEG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 145,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 144,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,167 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 141,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bracket for `D` Bush is Broken (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 137,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 132,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front To Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 128,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,838 miles

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,442 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 112,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 108,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,142 miles

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2010 107,141 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 31 Dec 2009 107,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle bushes worn

rear discs corroding

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2007 103,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 102,624 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E602 MEG is a 1988 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E602 MEG, 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 E602 MEG registered?

E602 MEG is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 1988.

Is E602 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E602 MEG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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