MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,528 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside sill corroded
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside sill corroded
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F848 RLU is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 F848 RLU, 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 F848 RLU registered?
F848 RLU is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 1989.
Is F848 RLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F848 RLU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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