MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
excessive corrosion noted to os floor pan some wear noted to rear axle bushs slight blow from exhaust manifold
nsr door will not open
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
excessive corrosion noted to os floor pan some wear noted to rear axle bushs slight blow from exhaust manifold
nsr door will not open
corrosion to off side front jacking point
slight damage to front registration plate
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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F518 SLL is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 F518 SLL, 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 F518 SLL registered?
F518 SLL is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 10 May 1989.
Is F518 SLL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F518 SLL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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