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B761 MDX

1984 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,130 mi
Last recorded87,130 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB761 MDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,130 miles

2 FRONT INNER TYRE TREAD = FEATHERED

2 REAR D/S/GAITORS INSECURE (OUTERS)

Battery insecure

CORROSION = WHEEL ARCHES

CORROSION N/S/CENTRE SILL = LIP

CORROSION N/S/F/ TOP SUSPENSION PANEL UNDER BONNET

CORROSION N/S/SILL = REAR JACKING POINT

F/NUM/PLATE CRACKED

FUEL PIPES = CORROSION

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Sep 2011 87,130 miles

2 FRONT INNER TYRE TREAD = FEATHERED

2 REAR D/S/GAITORS INSECURE (OUTERS)

Battery insecure

CORROSION = WHEEL ARCHES

CORROSION N/S/CENTRE SILL = LIP

CORROSION N/S/F/ TOP SUSPENSION PANEL UNDER BONNET

CORROSION N/S/SILL = REAR JACKING POINT

F/NUM/PLATE CRACKED

FUEL PIPES = CORROSION

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,144 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear driveshafts CV gaitors insecure

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,498 miles

Both rear outer driveshaft gaiters insecure.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,345 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 81,345 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Drive shaft outer gaiters split

Offside front bumper corner insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,333 miles

both rear driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,310 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 81,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drive shaft outer boots split

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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B761 MDX is a 1984 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B761 MDX, 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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What year was B761 MDX registered?

B761 MDX is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 1984.

Is B761 MDX safe to buy?

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