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B806 GRX

1985 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,666 mi
Last recorded79,666 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB806 GRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 79,660 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 75,646 miles

both rear outer cv boots split

nearside front steering idler has slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2006 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear outer cv boots split

nearside front steering idler has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2005 73,181 miles

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

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

advise n/s/rear outer drive shaft gaiter 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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B806 GRX is a 1985 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B806 GRX, 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.

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What year was B806 GRX registered?

B806 GRX is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 6 February 1985.

Is B806 GRX safe to buy?

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