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A724 CPF

1983 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,870 mi
Last recorded70,870 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA724 CPF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,870 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

both front brake flexy hoses perished

both front shock absorbers damp

exhaust corroded

free play at steering wheel

front brake pads worn

main beam warning light inop

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside headlamp cracked

oil leak

play in all steering joints

play in nearside steering idler

rear axle forward mounting bushes worn and perishing

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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A724 CPF is a 1983 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A724 CPF, 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 A724 CPF registered?

A724 CPF is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A724 CPF safe to buy?

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