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E952 OCX

1988 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,213 mi
Last recorded133,213 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE952 OCX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 133,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 133,042 miles

both front outer sills corroded

center rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2008 132,796 miles

n/s/r brlt clasp difficult to rngsge,oil leaks, exhaust mount corroded, slight bind n/s/f.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 132,551 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 132,365 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 132,294 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 132,294 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E952 OCX is a 1988 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E952 OCX, 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 E952 OCX registered?

E952 OCX is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E952 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E952 OCX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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