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ExpiredMileage
116,846 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front floor rusty rusty
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front floor rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front floor rusty rusty
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front floor rusty
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Crack in nearside main beam glass.
Holes in both front floors, not in a prescribed area.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Crack in nearside main beam glass.
Holes in both front floors, not in a prescribed area.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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B476 EOE is a 1985 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 B476 EOE, 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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B476 EOE is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 1985.
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