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B713 XNM

1985 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,074 mi
Last recorded105,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB713 XNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 105,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 105,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s &n/s/f brake hose furals corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 103,440 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 103,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 98,072 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r on inner edge tyre worn close to the legal limit

o/s/f on inner edge tyre worn close to the legal limit

wipers smearing screen

Fail 12 Jun 2006 98,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front number plate cracked

wipers smearing screen

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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B713 XNM is a 1985 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B713 XNM, 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 B713 XNM registered?

B713 XNM is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B713 XNM safe to buy?

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