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Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
electrical fault on facia
exhaust centr section corroded & welded repair
exhaust heat sheilds insecure
leak at auto gearbox area
nearside front brake pad warning wire insecue & broken
nearside rear foot brake slow on increase
offside & nearside front outer sills at jacking points holed & corroded excessive
offside front,offside rear & nearside rear bump stops defective
prop shaft at front couplin deteriorated
slight play at steering box not excessive
unable to check nearside front wheel bearing properly due to excessive brake bind
unable to check power steering pipes properly due to fluid leaks
Oil leak
nearside front brake disc showing signs off excessive heat
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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SAZ 2338 is a 1988 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 SAZ 2338, 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.
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What year was SAZ 2338 registered?
SAZ 2338 is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 1988.
Is SAZ 2338 safe to buy?
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