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F795 UAV

1988 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,098 mi
Last recorded165,098 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF795 UAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,098 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tires perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 164,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 163,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 162,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 162,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 160,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 159,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 158,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 153,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 151,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 149,927 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 148,924 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres close to mot limit.

Pass 14 Sep 2009
Pass 1 Oct 2008 141,747 miles

offside/door/sill/rusted/holed/not/within/30/cm

Pass 9 Oct 2007 140,945 miles

metal fuel pipe slight corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 138,082 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 137,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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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F795 UAV is a 1988 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F795 UAV, 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

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What year was F795 UAV registered?

F795 UAV is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F795 UAV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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