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A505 FUP

1984 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,356 mi
Last recorded94,356 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA505 FUP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 94,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 94,356 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,487 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,458 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 93,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 92,988 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 92,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 92,719 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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A505 FUP is a 1984 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A505 FUP, 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

How do I check the history of A505 FUP?

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What year was A505 FUP registered?

A505 FUP is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A505 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A505 FUP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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