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M56 BAM

1971 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,238 mi
Last recorded181,238 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 BAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 181,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Outer Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 177,047 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 173,446 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 173,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 168,152 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 166,231 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 163,143 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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M56 BAM is a 1971 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M56 BAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M56 BAM?

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What year was M56 BAM registered?

M56 BAM is a 1971 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M56 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M56 BAM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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