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F917 LKM

1988 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,194 mi
Last recorded79,194 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 32593,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 LKM
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 79,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 79,110 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 79,110 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,948 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,912 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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F917 LKM is a 1988 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 93,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F917 LKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F917 LKM registered?

F917 LKM is a 1988 BMW 325, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F917 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F917 LKM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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