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A336 XRD

1983 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,515 mi
Last recorded199,515 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA336 XRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 199,515 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 199,440 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 198,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 198,823 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 198,700 miles

ADVISE vehicle floor area and rear suspension area welded and undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2008 198,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE vehicle floor area and rear suspension area welded and undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2007 198,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off/side outer headlamp glass cracked but not effecting beam pattern

vehicle welded and undersealed in various places

Fail 15 Aug 2007 198,700 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off/side outer headlamp glass cracked but not effecting beam pattern

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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A336 XRD is a 1983 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A336 XRD, 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 A336 XRD registered?

A336 XRD is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A336 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A336 XRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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