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A379 MFJ

1984 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA379 MFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 299,551 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 299,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 299,551 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 299,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 292,757 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 290,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 287,879 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 287,836 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 285,088 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

two small rust holes inside each front wheel arch 31cm away from strut top mountings

Pass 22 Jul 2009 282,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 282,694 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 278,188 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 270,528 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 264,192 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 264,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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A379 MFJ is a 1984 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1984 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,154 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A379 MFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A379 MFJ registered?

A379 MFJ is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A379 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A379 MFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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