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B215 HTF

1985 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,028 mi
Last recorded162,028 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB215 HTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 162,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side rear outer cv boots craking

center exhust mountings craking to excess

Pass 3 Mar 2009 159,089 miles

center exhaust rubber mounts cracking to excess

handbrake cable outer casing brocken

main feul pipes badly rusted at rear end

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2009 159,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

center exhaust rubber mounts cracking to excess

handbrake cable outer casing brocken

main feul pipes badly rusted at rear end

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 157,268 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust rubber mountings cracking to excess

o/s rear door wont open

Pass 23 Mar 2007 154,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides rear lower large suspension arm bushes worn to excess

both sides rear lower suspension arms rusting

offside rear door does not open

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2007 154,679 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides rear lower large suspension arm bushes worn to excess

both sides rear lower suspension arms rusting

offside rear door does not open

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2006 151,491 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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B215 HTF is a 1985 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B215 HTF, 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 B215 HTF registered?

B215 HTF is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B215 HTF safe to buy?

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