MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,328 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Outer Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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C269 HBA is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 C269 HBA, 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.
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C269 HBA is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 1985.
Is C269 HBA safe to buy?
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