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F959 FPW

1989 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,272 mi
Last recorded89,272 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 325121,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 FPW
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,272 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 89,261 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,780 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 84,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,654 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,649 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 81,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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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F959 FPW is a 1989 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F959 FPW, 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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What year was F959 FPW registered?

F959 FPW is a 1989 BMW 325, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F959 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F959 FPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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