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B174 YTT

1985 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,594 mi
Last recorded127,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 YTT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 127,594 miles

childseat fitted unable to test adult belt

n/s/r outer cv-boot split

no spare wheel

rear discs rusty

rear suspention bushes perishing but not resulting in excessive play

Fail 19 May 2010 127,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

childseat fitted o/s/r unable to test adult belt

n/s/r outer cv-boot split

no spare wheel

rear discs rusty inner faces

some suspention bushes perishing but no excessive play

Pass 21 Apr 2009 125,871 miles

brake hoses perishing

slight play o/s/f inner trackrodend

Fail 17 Apr 2009 125,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake hoses perishing

slight play o/s/f inner trackrodend

Pass 25 Jan 2008 120,055 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 120,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 112,762 miles

n/s/f wiper starting to perish

o/s/f brake flexy perishing

o/s/f floor pan not within 30cm

slight play in steering rack

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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B174 YTT is a 1985 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 B174 YTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B174 YTT registered?

B174 YTT is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B174 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B174 YTT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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