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F705 AEL

1988 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,328 mi
Last recorded169,328 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 AEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 169,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

play at steering idler arm †osr tyre worn outside edge

Fail 25 May 2006 167,339 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

play at steering idler arm †osr tyre worn outside edge

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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F705 AEL is a 1988 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F705 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F705 AEL?

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What year was F705 AEL registered?

F705 AEL is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F705 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F705 AEL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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