MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front jacking point non prescribed areas heavily corroded
both rear suspension strut top mounting areas corroded close to excess
n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint boot split
n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge
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C395 VLB is a 1986 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C395 VLB, 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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What year was C395 VLB registered?
C395 VLB is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 19 February 1986.
Is C395 VLB safe to buy?
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