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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear handbrake lazy
Nearside washer poor
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Boot Full
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear park brake lazy
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear park brake lagging in operation
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear park brake lagging slightly
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Corrosion of front suspension components
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion of front suspension components
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure filter/pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front outer wings corroded at rear lower points
Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush parted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush parted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front outer wings corroded at rear lower points
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C336 DVU is a 1986 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C336 DVU, 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.
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C336 DVU is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1986.
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