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A180 MKL

1984 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,987 mi
Last recorded50,987 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2005
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA180 MKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2005 50,987 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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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A180 MKL is a 1984 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,154 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 A180 MKL, 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 42 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A180 MKL registered?

A180 MKL is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 1984.

Is A180 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A180 MKL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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