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A93 GAL

1983 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,046 mi
Last recorded167,046 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA93 GAL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 167,046 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 167,046 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 159,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 159,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 151,333 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bonnet struts defective

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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A93 GAL is a 1983 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A93 GAL, 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 A93 GAL registered?

A93 GAL is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A93 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A93 GAL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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