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E629 UND

1987 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

212,628 mi
Last recorded212,628 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE629 UND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 212,628 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 212,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 209,957 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 209,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 207,844 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 207,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 205,063 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 201,596 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 201,596 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 197,573 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 195,756 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 195,755 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 192,359 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 192,357 miles

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 191,457 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from sender unit on O/S of the engine block

Fail 8 Apr 2009 191,432 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from sender unit on O/S of the engine block

Pass 5 Jul 2006 190,182 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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E629 UND is a 1987 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 E629 UND, 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.

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What year was E629 UND registered?

E629 UND is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E629 UND safe to buy?

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