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B3 EDF

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,602 mi
Last recorded34,602 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 EDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 34,602 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 33,144 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 31,600 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 28,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,233 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 24,490 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 22,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,047 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,687 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,150 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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B3 EDF is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B3 EDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B3 EDF?

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What year was B3 EDF registered?

B3 EDF is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B3 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 EDF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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