MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,062 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
none of the advisory items given on 07/04/2006 for test no 314787596080 have been repaired
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake fluid below max in reservoir
brake pad warning lamp on
fuel lines are corroded
nearside door mirror glass delaminated/restricting rearward vision
nearside front fog lamp lens cracked
unab le to fully inspect ouer sills/plastic shielded
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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F868 LNB is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F868 LNB, 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 F868 LNB registered?
F868 LNB is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 1989.
Is F868 LNB safe to buy?
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