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B497 GCN

1985 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB497 GCN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 105,900 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play at steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 105,142 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,807 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 102,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 101,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 99,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear and nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 99,455 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear and nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2011 98,639 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 96,950 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 95,923 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 95,278 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 95,269 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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B497 GCN is a 1985 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B497 GCN, 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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B497 GCN is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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