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C426 WLM

1986 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,250 mi
Last recorded89,250 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC426 WLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 89,250 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 89,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 89,231 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,867 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2013 88,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,489 miles

damage to front number plate

Pass 29 May 2006 83,764 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 83,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C426 WLM is a 1986 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C426 WLM, 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 C426 WLM registered?

C426 WLM is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 3 June 1986.

Is C426 WLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C426 WLM shows 9 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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