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C309 TDX

1986 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,008 mi
Last recorded9,008 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC309 TDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 9,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 7,393 miles

Brake pad warning light showing in dash

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rigid (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 7,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brake pad warning light showing in dash

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rigid (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

battery loose not likely to move

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 5,528 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 5,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,341 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 5,339 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 5,227 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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C309 TDX is a 1986 BMW 525 in White 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 C309 TDX, 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 C309 TDX registered?

C309 TDX is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C309 TDX safe to buy?

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