MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion in os front outer sill around jacking point
ns rear passengers door cannot be opened
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front to rear fuel pipe corroding
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front to rear fuel pipe corroding
Oil leak
front number plate has a honeycomb back ground
fuel pipe becoming corroded
nearside wiper fouling edge of bonet
offside front inner and outer sill becoming corroded by jack point
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front number plate has a honeycomb back ground
fuel pipe becoming corroded
nearside wiper fouling edge of bonet
offside front inner and outer sill becoming corroded by jack point
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
both front rollbar link arm upper joint boots split open.
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both front rollbar link arm upper joint boots split open.
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
fuel hoses and return pipe in poor condition at rear.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
fuel hoses and return pipe in poor condition at rear.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F583 LUD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 F583 LUD, 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 F583 LUD registered?
F583 LUD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 1989.
Is F583 LUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F583 LUD shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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