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C190 DFJ

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,953 mi
Last recorded105,953 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC190 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,953 miles

Battery tray corroded

N/s front wing corroded to excess . But not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s front floor corroded to excess but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,011 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,319 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battery carrier slightly corroded

slight oil leak around engine

Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,247 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battery carrier slightly corroded

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,699 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,645 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,963 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 88,865 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both wiper blades worn on botton. (Still clearing screen)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,778 miles

N/S/F Under wing corrode.

Rear tow hitch corroded.

N/S/F Inner wing corroded.

Slight Noise from N/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 31 May 2011 87,778 miles

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

Slight Noise from N/S/F wheel bearing.

N/S/F Inner wing corroded.

N/S/F Under wing corrode.

Rear tow hitch corroded.

Pass 25 May 2010 87,297 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,771 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 86,157 miles

both outer sills corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 84,314 miles

N/S/R/ BOOT FLOOR CORRODED AT TOWING HITCH.

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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C190 DFJ is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C190 DFJ, 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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C190 DFJ is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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