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F648 DDY

1988 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF648 DDY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 92,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r wheel arch to outer sill panel corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,206 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 81,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,122 miles

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge poss tracking out

oil leaks from rear axle and gearbox

strong advice outer door seals and rear wheel archs bubble rust started

Fail 8 Jul 2009 68,856 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge poss tracking out

oil leaks from rear axle and gearbox

strong advice outer door seals and rear wheel archs bubble rust started

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,841 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING ARM INNER TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 9 Aug 2007 52,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,917 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 44,907 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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F648 DDY is a 1988 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F648 DDY, 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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F648 DDY is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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