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E7 FAM

1989 BMW 325

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,087 mi
Last recorded139,087 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 325121,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 FAM
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 139,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 197,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 197,121 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 197,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 122,120 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 122,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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E7 FAM is a 1989 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 121,450 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 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E7 FAM, 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 37 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E7 FAM?

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What year was E7 FAM registered?

E7 FAM is a 1989 BMW 325, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is E7 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 FAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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