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E741 ECD

1988 BMW 325

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

548 mi
Last recorded548 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 32593,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE741 ECD
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 548 miles

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

No Rear seat or seatbelts fitted at time of test

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

Fail 5 Oct 2025 548 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

No Rear seat or seatbelts fitted at time of test

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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E741 ECD is a 1988 BMW 325 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 93,632 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 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E741 ECD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E741 ECD registered?

E741 ECD is a 1988 BMW 325, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E741 ECD safe to buy?

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