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B892 YYV

1985 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,093 mi
Last recorded64,093 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB892 YYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 64,093 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,142 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,067 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,539 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,732 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,591 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 51,586 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B892 YYV is a 1985 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B892 YYV, 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 B892 YYV registered?

B892 YYV is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 1985.

Is B892 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B892 YYV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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