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B476 EOE

1985 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB476 EOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,846 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 116,846 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,584 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 118,583 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 115,959 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 115,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,790 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,393 miles

Crack in nearside main beam glass.

Holes in both front floors, not in a prescribed area.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 113,393 miles

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.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 110,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,420 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 108,378 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,306 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2011 107,306 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,158 miles

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?

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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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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