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A450 LWT

1983 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,109 mi
Last recorded158,109 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA450 LWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2012 158,109 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 158,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 155,620 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 153,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 153,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 153,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 153,138 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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A450 LWT is a 1983 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A450 LWT, 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 A450 LWT registered?

A450 LWT is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A450 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A450 LWT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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