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B794 COB

1985 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,564 mi
Last recorded148,564 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB794 COB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 148,564 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 146,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 144,288 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 144,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 141,628 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 139,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 138,475 miles

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

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

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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B794 COB is a 1985 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc 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 B794 COB, 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 B794 COB registered?

B794 COB is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 1985.

Is B794 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B794 COB 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.

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