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A78 TVV

1983 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,343 mi
Last recorded152,343 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 TVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 152,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 146,809 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 146,808 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 142,221 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 142,214 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 133,980 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 133,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 127,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 127,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 125,573 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 125,482 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

EXHAUST DETERIATING.FUEL PIPES RUSTING.FRONT OF OUTER SILLS AND FLOORS RUSTING.SOME IMBALANCE TO HANDBRAKE.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 120,706 miles

n/s/r drive shaft inner c.v.boot insecure

o/s/f outer sill corroded almost to excess in a prescribed area

o/s/r brake binding but not to excess

rear beam outer mounts poor also body corroded almost to excess in these areas where beam bolted to body? recommend further inspection.?

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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A78 TVV is a 1983 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A78 TVV, 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 A78 TVV registered?

A78 TVV is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A78 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A78 TVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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