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B117 KRX

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,265 mi
Last recorded153,265 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 KRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2011 153,265 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION VERY LOW

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Dec 2011 153,265 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION VERY LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2010 147,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 144,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 143,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 142,251 miles

handbrake efficency only 19 persent just passable

Pass 28 Jan 2006 142,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 141,663 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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B117 KRX is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 119,880 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 B117 KRX, 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 41 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B117 KRX registered?

B117 KRX is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B117 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B117 KRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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