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E988 YWA

1988 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,602 mi
Last recorded68,602 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE988 YWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four tyres slight perished

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,373 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,459 miles

n/s/f track rod ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,780 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 59,780 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pad wear indicator rubbing on rim

Pass 18 Feb 2012 58,331 miles

1 jet on osf washer not working

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,129 miles

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

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

wipers in a poor condition

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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E988 YWA is a 1988 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E988 YWA, 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 E988 YWA registered?

E988 YWA is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E988 YWA safe to buy?

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