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SAZ 2338

1988 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 2338
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2007

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006
Fail 25 Aug 2006

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?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAZ 2338?

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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?

The MOT history for SAZ 2338 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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