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C104 BOS

1986 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,934 mi
Last recorded184,934 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 BOS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 184,934 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 182,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside seat security

Fail 5 Apr 2012 180,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cracking nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 180,626 miles

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

cracking nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2011 178,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 174,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 171,969 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 171,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage gator split

n/s/r outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 166,746 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 162,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 158,212 miles

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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C104 BOS is a 1986 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 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 C104 BOS, 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 40 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 C104 BOS registered?

C104 BOS is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C104 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C104 BOS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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