MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside outer sill is corroded through at jacking point but not within a prescribed area . advise repair asap
offside rear seat belt lock mechanism faulty but working at time of test. advise replacement latch to be fitted
oil leak from rear diff
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & LIPPED
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH CENTRE DRAG LINK ENDS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & LIPPED
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH CENTRE DRAG LINK ENDS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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F151 CGK is a 1988 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F151 CGK, 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 F151 CGK registered?
F151 CGK is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F151 CGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for F151 CGK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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