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A344 DGY

1983 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,055 mi
Last recorded250,055 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA344 DGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 250,055 miles

Under body component covered in underseal

Pass 21 May 2024 246,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 246,020 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 244,649 miles

Corrosion to both front floors

Corrosion to both rear inner arches

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 8 Apr 2022 242,904 miles

Car shows signs of being stood for some time.

Fail 7 Apr 2022 242,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Car shows signs of being stood for some time.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 242,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 242,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 242,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 241,624 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 240,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 238,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 236,005 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 236,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 233,412 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 233,403 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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A344 DGY is a 1983 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A344 DGY, 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 A344 DGY registered?

A344 DGY is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A344 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A344 DGY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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