MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r outer sill small rust hole developing...ok though, general deterioration both outer silla and one or two places on underneath of vehicle.
some light water stains around top radiator
some run out on both front discs
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
very small blow on exhaust main down pipe at clamp support bkt
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre perished/scuffed.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre perished/scuffed.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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E739 DRD is a 1988 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E739 DRD, 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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E739 DRD is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 1988.
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