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B556 SJA

1984 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,414 mi
Last recorded105,414 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB556 SJA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 105,414 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,110 miles

Nearside Front idler arm bush slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 105,107 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corded and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front idler arm bush slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 101,636 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,227 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 99,203 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,695 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,319 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,319 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,945 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,783 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 59,090 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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B556 SJA is a 1984 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,154 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 B556 SJA, 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 42 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B556 SJA is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 24 October 1984.

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