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A849 NDB

1984 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,715 mi
Last recorded141,715 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA849 NDB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 141,715 miles

advise slight wear on n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 141,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise slight wear on n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 139,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 137,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 137,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 135,466 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 135,466 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 133,994 miles

nearside front drop link has slight play

offside front shock absorber has signs of wetness but still damping efficiently

slight blow from centre joint

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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A849 NDB is a 1984 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A849 NDB, 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 A849 NDB registered?

A849 NDB is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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