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B581 KBL

1985 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,197 mi
Last recorded161,197 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB581 KBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 161,197 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 101,197 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 161,197 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 May 2008 161,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 161,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2007 161,197 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 May 2006 161,197 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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B581 KBL is a 1985 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B581 KBL, 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

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What year was B581 KBL registered?

B581 KBL is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B581 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B581 KBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B581 KBL have outstanding finance?

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