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F125 JJN

1988 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,868 mi
Last recorded195,868 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 JJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2006 195,868 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2006 195,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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F125 JJN is a 1988 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F125 JJN, 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 F125 JJN registered?

F125 JJN is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F125 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F125 JJN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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