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C258 ULF

1985 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,423 mi
Last recorded105,423 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 ULF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,423 miles

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

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

front wiper blades are split slightly

Pass 29 May 2014 105,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,427 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

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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C258 ULF is a 1985 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 119,880 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 C258 ULF, 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 41 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C258 ULF?

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What year was C258 ULF registered?

C258 ULF is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 1985.

Is C258 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C258 ULF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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