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B312 XTW

1984 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,868 mi
Last recorded122,868 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB312 XTW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 122,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 122,749 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 122,735 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 121,805 miles

slight corrossion showing on all rear metal brake pipes. also both front metal brake pipes under front wings.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 120,696 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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B312 XTW is a 1984 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 1984 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,154 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 B312 XTW, 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 42 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B312 XTW registered?

B312 XTW is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 1984.

Is B312 XTW safe to buy?

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