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A686 HPK

1984 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,878 mi
Last recorded171,878 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA686 HPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2006 171,878 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion front wings

corrosion rear wheel arches

wear front tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2005 170,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion both sides rear wheel arches

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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A686 HPK is a 1984 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 A686 HPK, 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 A686 HPK registered?

A686 HPK is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A686 HPK safe to buy?

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