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BPJ 543Y

1983 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,077 mi
Last recorded5,077 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPJ 543Y
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 5,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch area corroded but not affecting prescribed areas

Pass 25 May 2017 5,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 3,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 3,098 miles

Both sills have slight corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 2,866 miles

Both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2014 2,866 miles

Both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 2,585 miles

N/S/F sill has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F suspension bump stop deteriorated

O/S/R sill has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 2,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

offside outer sill corroded

play in steering joints

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 1,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside facing panel corroded

play in steering joints and nearside steering idler

Fail 8 Jun 2011 1,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside facing panel corroded

play in steering joints and nearside steering idler

Pass 8 Jun 2010 1,562 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 1,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside facing panel corroded and repaired

offside facing panel corroded

play in steering idler

play in steering joints

slight dampness around steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2009 1,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play steering box splines /slight damage os roll bar link

Pass 13 Jun 2008 700 miles

slight play splines on drop arm to box /osf roll bar link slightly bent /slight rust rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2007 256 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 256 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage osf roll bar link /heavy rust osr arch /

Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heavy rust osr wheel arch

slight play in steering box splines

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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BPJ 543Y is a 1983 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BPJ 543Y, 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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BPJ 543Y is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 1983.

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