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C177 HMR

1985 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,775 mi
Last recorded137,775 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC177 HMR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 137,775 miles

inbalance only just within tolerance

Pass 1 Nov 2007 136,670 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

sign of perishing n/s/rear drive shaft boot and suspension bushes sign of corrosion sills and floors and rear bumper

Fail 31 Oct 2007 136,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

sign of perishing n/s/rear drive shaft boot and suspension bushes sign of corrosion sills and floors and rear bumper

Pass 1 Nov 2006 135,395 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 135,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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C177 HMR is a 1985 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C177 HMR, 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 C177 HMR registered?

C177 HMR is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C177 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C177 HMR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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