MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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STONG ADVISED: STEERING DROP ARM TO BALL JOINT SHOWING PLAY. †Engine oil leak. †Both front anti roll bar link arm rubbers split. †nearside front brake pad warning sensor disconnected and wrapped round brake hose.
advised both front tyres starting to crack on outer walls. †advised offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall and also in between tread.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS
STRONG ADVISED : STEERING DROP ARM TO BALL JOINT SHOWING PLAY. †engine oil leak.
both front anti roll link gators split. †nearside front brake pad warning sensor disconnected and wrapped round brake hose.
both front tyres starting to crack on outer walls. †nearside rear tyre wall starting to crack on inside wall.
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C311 NJH is a 1985 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C311 NJH, 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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What year was C311 NJH registered?
C311 NJH is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 1985.
Is C311 NJH safe to buy?
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