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C311 NJH

1985 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,175 mi
Last recorded106,175 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 NJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,175 miles

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.

Fail 10 Apr 2007 106,175 miles

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.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 106,175 miles

oil leak

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C311 NJH?

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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?

The MOT history for C311 NJH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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