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E845 KYX

1987 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,027 mi
Last recorded53,027 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 325101,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE845 KYX
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 53,027 miles

All tyres perishing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber top mountings split

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 53,027 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres perishing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber top mountings split

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Wiper blade smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,027 miles

Slight perishing to all tyres

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 53,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non mot approved type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight perishing to all tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,914 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All ( 4 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 52,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet strut does not support

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All ( 4 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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E845 KYX is a 1987 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 101,761 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 E845 KYX, 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 39 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E845 KYX registered?

E845 KYX is a 1987 BMW 325, first registered on 14 October 1987.

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