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E821 FPM

1988 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,800 mi
Last recorded156,800 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE821 FPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 156,800 miles

Corrosion to rear arches

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 156,278 miles

Nearside front sill starting to corrode

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside front sill starting to corrode

Wipers poor

Fail 14 Oct 2014 156,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front sill starting to corrode

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside front sill starting to corrode

Wipers poor

Pass 11 Oct 2013 155,280 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 154,208 miles

nearside front outer sill rusty

offside front outer sill rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2011 152,883 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 151,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 150,687 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 150,687 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 150,349 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 148,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E821 FPM is a 1988 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 E821 FPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E821 FPM registered?

E821 FPM is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E821 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E821 FPM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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