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A867 XMR

1984 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,190 mi
Last recorded85,190 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA867 XMR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,190 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,166 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight play in steering box

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,186 miles

o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit ( advise replacement )

Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,376 miles

offside rear steel brake pipe light corrosion cleaned and greased

slight leak to steering box

some corrosion to bth side outer sills

Fail 14 Sep 2013 82,376 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

offside rear steel brake pipe light corrosion cleaned and greased

slight leak to steering box

some corrosion to bth side outer sills

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,885 miles

both front brakes have a slight bind

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear shocks have a slight leak

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

small oil leak steering box

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,263 miles

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

both rear suspension legs damp

front and rear suspension components corroded

inner sills corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

steering box damp

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,254 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering box damp

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,234 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shox leaking

both rear subframe outer bushes not fully home

o/s/f seat belt webbing fluffing

oil around power steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,931 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 75,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,829 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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A867 XMR is a 1984 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A867 XMR, 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 A867 XMR registered?

A867 XMR is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 1984.

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