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ExpiredMileage
183,875 miAbove average mileage for this year
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near side rear tyre close to limit and near side front bumper corner insecure
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side rear tyre close to limit and near side front bumper corner insecure
F BUMPER LOOSE.F SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BOOTS SPLIT.CORROSION-SILLS-CHASSIS MEMBERS-FLOOR-BRAKE PIPES ETC.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R DISCS SCORED.EXHAUST POOR CONDITION.
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
F BUMPER LOOSE.F SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BOOTS SPLIT.CORROSION-SILLS-CHASSIS MEMBERS-FLOOR-BRAKE PIPES ETC.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R DISCS SCORED.EXHAUST POOR CONDITION.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DANAGE 0/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BALL JOINTS O/S/F+N/S/F BOOTS SPLIT.DAMAGEO/S/F ROAD WHEEL.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.P.A.S ASSISTANCE WEAK.RAD LEAK.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1,NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBER BOOT SPLIT NO APRECEABLE WEAR FOUND 2,OFFSIDE SEAT BELT HAS SOME MINOR FRAYING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear tyre near limit
Slight exhaust blow from manifold
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WORN
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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E985 XWA is a 1988 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 E985 XWA, 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.
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E985 XWA is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1988.
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