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B916 WNE

1985 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB916 WNE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,324 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 86,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 86,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 91,300 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

rear sus bushes worn

unable to view pads fully

Pass 29 Mar 2007 96,124 miles

ALL FOUR DISCS PITTED DORMANT CONDITION F/REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE ALSO O/SILLS TREAT ASAP N/S/F/TYRE WORN O/EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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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B916 WNE is a 1985 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B916 WNE, 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 B916 WNE registered?

B916 WNE is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 17 July 1985.

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