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A782 JUD

1983 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,119 mi
Last recorded121,119 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA782 JUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 120,941 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 May 2019 120,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal sticking

Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,703 miles

Gearbox fluid pipes slightly corroded near front panel

Fail 19 Jul 2018 120,703 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox fluid pipes slightly corroded near front panel

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre slight age cracked sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2017 120,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre sidewall slightly age cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2011 120,696 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 120,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2007 120,698 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 120,698 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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A782 JUD is a 1983 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A782 JUD, 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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A782 JUD is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A782 JUD safe to buy?

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