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F775 MLT

1988 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF775 MLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 128,013 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2024 127,955 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 127,937 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,834 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 127,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 124,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 123,627 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2018 123,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 123,328 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 123,319 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 123,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 123,147 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 122,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 122,826 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 122,151 miles

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

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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F775 MLT is a 1988 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F775 MLT, 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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What year was F775 MLT registered?

F775 MLT is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F775 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F775 MLT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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