MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
o/s/f n/s/f outer sills corroided
Corrosion/pitting encroaching onto surfacces of both rear brake discs.
Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.
Inside of front screen smeared/dirty.
NSF and OSF shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.
NSR and OSR metal brake pipes corroded.
OSF shock absorber piston corroded at top below top mount.
Oil leak from engine.
Slight oil residue at NSF and NSR shock absorbers.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion/pitting encroaching onto surfacces of both rear brake discs.
Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.
Inside of front screen smeared/dirty.
NSF and OSF shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.
NSF wiper smearing slightly.
NSR and OSR metal brake pipes corroded.
OSF shock absorber piston corroded at top below top mount.
Oil leak from engine.
Slight oil residue at NSF and NSR shock absorbers.
Oil leak
all coil springs slightly corroded
underside of vehicle in a modeate state of corrosion
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
all coil springs slightly corroded
underside of vehicle in a modeate state of corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F738 SRD is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 F738 SRD, 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 F738 SRD registered?
F738 SRD is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 1989.
Is F738 SRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F738 SRD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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