MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
brake hoses perishing
slight play o/s/f inner trackrodend
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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