MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust mounting split
n/s/f tyre just on legal limit + bald on outer edge
nail in o/s/r tyre + split in outer side wall
o/s + n/s outer sills corroded
o/s main front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
rubber dust boots split on both front anti roll bar links
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front outer sills corroded at front
centre/rear exhaust mtg poor condition
front tyres wearing on outer edges
slight exhaust blow at joints
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW. †FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES CORRODING WITH AGE.
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both sides front jacking points corroding. †front to rear fuel lines corroding at middle and rear.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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F227 PRD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 138,587 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 F227 PRD, 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 37 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F227 PRD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 10 February 1989.
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