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B96 RKV

1985 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,092 mi
Last recorded44,092 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB96 RKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,092 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,130 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 39,766 miles

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

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,255 miles

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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B96 RKV is a 1985 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B96 RKV, 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

How do I check the history of B96 RKV?

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What year was B96 RKV registered?

B96 RKV is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B96 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B96 RKV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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