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A231 AHB

1984 BMW 525

Maroon Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,762 mi
Last recorded156,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA231 AHB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2010 156,762 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 154,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 153,294 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 153,273 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 151,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 148,666 miles

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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A231 AHB is a 1984 BMW 525 in Maroon with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A231 AHB, 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 A231 AHB registered?

A231 AHB is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 2 July 1984.

Is A231 AHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A231 AHB 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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