MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
corrosion inc. underside,inner and outer sills, and rear sub-frame.
slight play in steering joints
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE BY 20% N/S 200 O/S 250
FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE BY 20% N/S 200 O/S 250
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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B396 DRL is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 B396 DRL, 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 B396 DRL registered?
B396 DRL is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B396 DRL safe to buy?
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