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B191 SFH

1985 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,593 mi
Last recorded122,593 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB191 SFH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 122,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 118,397 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 114,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 114,682 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,596 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front, slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Outer CV gaiters perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,945 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 107,945 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 107,686 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,533 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 106,533 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 105,872 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,222 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,245 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 98,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,328 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 95,102 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 95,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 94,348 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 94,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 93,539 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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B191 SFH is a 1985 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B191 SFH, 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 B191 SFH registered?

B191 SFH is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B191 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B191 SFH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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