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B261 CJN

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

139,680 mi
Last recorded139,680 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 CJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2007 139,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 127,080 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 127,080 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B261 CJN is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B261 CJN, 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

How do I check the history of B261 CJN?

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What year was B261 CJN registered?

B261 CJN is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B261 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B261 CJN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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