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A33 DPH

1983 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA33 DPH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 74,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,257 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,204 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Also fouling on drop link (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 132,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 131,802 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 131,802 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jun 2013 131,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 130,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 14 Jul 2011 127,807 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 123,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 119,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 116,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 116,597 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 112,007 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 111,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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A33 DPH is a 1983 BMW 525 in Bronze 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 A33 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.

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What year was A33 DPH registered?

A33 DPH is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is A33 DPH safe to buy?

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