MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight exhaust blow / center to rear section
slight play in steering idler
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
slight blow from exhaust
slight play in steering idler arm
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/r door will not open
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F471 SPB is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F471 SPB, 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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What year was F471 SPB registered?
F471 SPB is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 1989.
Is F471 SPB safe to buy?
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