MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering idler arm
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F986 RGM is a 1989 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 F986 RGM, 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 F986 RGM registered?
F986 RGM is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 1989.
Is F986 RGM safe to buy?
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