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B361 PEY

1984 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,901 mi
Last recorded128,901 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB361 PEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,901 miles

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

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

brake discs rusted due to vehicle standing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 127,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,271 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 118,490 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 111,009 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 111,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 104,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,561 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 96,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 82,271 miles

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

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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B361 PEY is a 1984 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B361 PEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B361 PEY registered?

B361 PEY is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 1984.

Is B361 PEY safe to buy?

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