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E675 BKM

1988 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,050 mi
Last recorded149,050 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE675 BKM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 149,050 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 149,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 149,050 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 149,050 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 148,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 147,866 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 147,847 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 147,377 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 146,144 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 146,112 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 144,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 142,072 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has been weld repaired.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 142,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 139,550 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 135,612 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 135,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 128,457 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 128,452 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 122,840 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 122,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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E675 BKM is a 1988 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E675 BKM, 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.

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E675 BKM is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 25 February 1988.

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