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B256 RVT

1985 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,810 mi
Last recorded110,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB256 RVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

recommend renew offfside front anti-roll bar link arm

Fail 7 Jul 2006 110,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

recommend renew offside front anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 9 Jul 2005 106,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 106,862 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 106,862 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 RVT is a 1985 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

B256 RVT is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B256 RVT safe to buy?

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