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C234 PNJ

1986 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,121 mi
Last recorded117,121 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 PNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2007 117,121 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

SOME MOVEMENT IN CENTRE DRAG LINK BUSHES BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO LIMIT

SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 13 Oct 2006 114,636 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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C234 PNJ is a 1986 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C234 PNJ, 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 C234 PNJ registered?

C234 PNJ is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C234 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C234 PNJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C234 PNJ have outstanding finance?

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