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B450 HAN

1985 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,589 mi
Last recorded45,589 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB450 HAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 45,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 45,265 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 44,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,216 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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B450 HAN is a 1985 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B450 HAN, 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 B450 HAN?

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What year was B450 HAN registered?

B450 HAN is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B450 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B450 HAN shows 4 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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