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E979 XGN

1988 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,234 mi
Last recorded8,234 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE979 XGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2019 8,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 7,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 3,060 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 223 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 29 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 156,250 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 147,279 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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E979 XGN is a 1988 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E979 XGN, 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 E979 XGN registered?

E979 XGN is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E979 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E979 XGN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E979 XGN have outstanding finance?

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