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A199 JEL

1983 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

136,539 mi
Last recorded136,539 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA199 JEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2006 136,539 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

engine missfiring

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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A199 JEL is a 1983 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 A199 JEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A199 JEL registered?

A199 JEL is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A199 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A199 JEL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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