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B872 FMW

1985 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,362 mi
Last recorded45,362 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB872 FMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,362 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 45,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front valance bumper and grill bent in

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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B872 FMW is a 1985 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B872 FMW, 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 B872 FMW registered?

B872 FMW is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 1985.

Is B872 FMW safe to buy?

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