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E936 LLO

1988 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,131 mi
Last recorded170,131 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE936 LLO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 170,131 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 170,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 161,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 161,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 157,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 148,736 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 142,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 137,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2009 156,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 147,198 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 142,078 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 142,075 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 139,849 miles

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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E936 LLO is a 1988 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E936 LLO, 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 E936 LLO registered?

E936 LLO is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E936 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E936 LLO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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