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A622 JFC

1983 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,489 mi
Last recorded101,489 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA622 JFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,489 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,453 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 100,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,321 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 98,321 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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A622 JFC is a 1983 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A622 JFC, 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 A622 JFC registered?

A622 JFC is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A622 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A622 JFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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