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E869 DJO

1988 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,083 mi
Last recorded138,083 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE869 DJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 138,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 138,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,649 miles

Both front jacking points corroded, structure not impaired

Pass 17 Sep 2020 136,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,420 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 134,419 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 treads to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 129,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,690 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 121,621 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 121,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 119,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 118,302 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 116,347 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 116,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 111,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 107,704 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 105,114 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 105,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 101,516 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 101,516 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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E869 DJO is a 1988 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E869 DJO, 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 E869 DJO registered?

E869 DJO is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 1988.

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