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WJD 1

1988 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

194,311 mi
Last recorded194,311 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 525132,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJD 1
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 194,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 193,369 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 192,577 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 191,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 190,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 188,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to rear ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - on limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 188,954 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill - jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to rear ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - on limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 187,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 187,560 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2018 185,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 182,982 miles

fuel lines rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2017 182,845 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2016 180,185 miles

fuel lines rusty

rear silencer outer cover rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2015 176,134 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2014 170,963 miles

exhaust has a minorleak of exhaust gases

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 167,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f sill starting to corrode and jacking point

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2012 164,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 160,217 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010
Pass 15 Jul 2009 152,930 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 152,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 147,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 143,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 136,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 130,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WJD 1 is a 1988 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 WJD 1, 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

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What year was WJD 1 registered?

WJD 1 is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is WJD 1 safe to buy?

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