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B256 AKN

1985 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,680 mi
Last recorded61,680 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB256 AKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The o/s rear tyre is cracking.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The o/s rear tyre is cracking.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,680 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,680 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,680 miles

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

Wipers are split.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 61,680 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Wipers are split.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,680 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 61,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 61,683 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 61,683 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 56,235 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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B256 AKN is a 1985 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 B256 AKN, 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 B256 AKN registered?

B256 AKN is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is B256 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B256 AKN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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