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F125 LPF

1988 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

181,535 mi
Last recorded181,535 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 LPF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2006 181,535 miles

retest from test 192079946476

Fail 18 Feb 2006 181,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

diff' badly worn

n/s/ sill repaired - unable to assess properly due to filler

o/s sill corroded on front jacking point

o/s/f wing insecure at base

propshaft rubber coupling badly worn

Fail 21 Dec 2005 180,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded front to rear and both on fuel tank

o/s/f wing adrift at lower rear edge

propshaft front coupling splitting heavily

wiper linkage worn excessively

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 LPF is a 1988 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 LPF, 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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What year was F125 LPF registered?

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

Is F125 LPF safe to buy?

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