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E860 PWY

1987 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE860 PWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,641 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 98,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 92,756 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,357 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 88,357 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2005 82,764 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 82,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E860 PWY is a 1987 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E860 PWY, 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 E860 PWY registered?

E860 PWY is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E860 PWY safe to buy?

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