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A21 DPH

1983 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,622 mi
Last recorded82,622 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DPH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,622 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,022 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose

brake lights slow to illuminate

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,987 miles

All round brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight engine smoke on acceleration

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,438 miles

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

slight engine smoke comming out of tail pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,428 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 73,428 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,764 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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A21 DPH is a 1983 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A21 DPH, 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 A21 DPH registered?

A21 DPH is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 1983.

Is A21 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 DPH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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