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A123 LYG

1983 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,452 mi
Last recorded59,452 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 LYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 59,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,435 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear advise nearside brake light slightly dim

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise both rear main run brake pipes slightly corroded under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,384 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,724 miles

Offside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately bleed nipple broken off (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,724 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake bleed nipple missing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,671 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 4 Nov 2015 58,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,620 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 58,615 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,425 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,199 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,843 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 57,843 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 57,525 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 57,523 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet struts defective

slight corrotion on both sills

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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A123 LYG is a 1983 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 111,034 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 A123 LYG, 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 43 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A123 LYG registered?

A123 LYG is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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