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B368 MPF

1985 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,375 mi
Last recorded127,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB368 MPF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 127,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 127,365 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2023 127,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,360 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 127,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 127,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 126,884 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s steering idle arm has slight play.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 126,881 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s steering idle arm has slight play.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 126,399 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 125,908 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 125,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 125,062 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 125,062 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 124,786 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 124,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 124,506 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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B368 MPF is a 1985 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 B368 MPF, 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 B368 MPF registered?

B368 MPF is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B368 MPF safe to buy?

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