MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,680 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
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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.
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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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