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E626 FPG

1987 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,101 mi
Last recorded136,101 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE626 FPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 131,604 miles

offside front and nearside front jacking point corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 128,524 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 128,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 127,303 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 125,761 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 123,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 123,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 119,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 113,605 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 113,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 108,969 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 108,969 miles

Nearside Outer Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 106,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 103,203 miles

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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E626 FPG is a 1987 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E626 FPG, 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 E626 FPG registered?

E626 FPG is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 1987.

Is E626 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E626 FPG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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