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B923 JRX

1985 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

175,985 mi
Last recorded175,985 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB923 JRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2006 175,985 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust support rubber perished

front registration plate cracked/discoloured

nearside front antiroll bar link arm top ball joint boot missing

nearside front bumper bar insecure to wing

nearside high beam headlamp lens cracked

nearside outer handbrake cable broken

slight exhaust leaks from joints

Pass 14 Nov 2005 170,672 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 170,672 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 170,656 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner and outer sills at both sides rear have been repaired by welding for mot purposes only

inner sill along nearside is starting to corrode along lower edge

slight play across steering drag link assembly

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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B923 JRX is a 1985 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 B923 JRX, 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 B923 JRX registered?

B923 JRX is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is B923 JRX safe to buy?

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