MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
surface corrosion on brake pipes
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside outer handbrake cable cracked and deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
When vehicle was presented for initial test the incorrect VIN number was entered, subsequently was re registered using correct number and con firmed with VOSA computerisation
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B405 RPY is a 1985 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B405 RPY, 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 B405 RPY registered?
B405 RPY is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1985.
Is B405 RPY safe to buy?
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