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C36 UGW

1986 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,189 mi
Last recorded74,189 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC36 UGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,189 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 73,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 73,307 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,912 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,559 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 71,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 71,291 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,660 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 14 Sep 2006 66,259 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 64,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C36 UGW is a 1986 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C36 UGW, 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 C36 UGW registered?

C36 UGW is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C36 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C36 UGW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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