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J689 BWP

1971 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,847 mi
Last recorded129,847 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ689 BWP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 129,847 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear subframe outer bushes worn

Fail 17 Jul 2008 129,682 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle to rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 13 Jul 2007 122,935 miles

front and rear disc worn †slight blow on rear exhaust †os wiper starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2006 116,435 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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J689 BWP is a 1971 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J689 BWP, 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 55 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J689 BWP registered?

J689 BWP is a 1971 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J689 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J689 BWP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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