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B405 RPY

1985 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,487 mi
Last recorded171,487 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB405 RPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 171,487 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 171,487 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 171,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 171,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 171,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 171,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 170,403 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 170,393 miles

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.

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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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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