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247 GF

1976 BMW 525

Brown Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,920 mi
Last recorded35,920 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration247 GF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,815 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,815 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 35,815 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 35,815 miles

both rear tyres have nasty cracks on inside walls and off side rear is worn on both edges

Fail 29 May 2014 35,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have nasty cracks on inside walls and off side rear is worn on both edges

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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247 GF is a 1976 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 247 GF, 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 50 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 247 GF?

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What year was 247 GF registered?

247 GF is a 1976 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 1976.

Is 247 GF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 247 GF 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.

Does 247 GF have outstanding finance?

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