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C462 BYE

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,782 mi
Last recorded137,782 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 BYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,782 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 137,782 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet damper weak

Fail 21 Feb 2020 130,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet damper weak

Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 111,397 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 111,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sill surface rust

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut

oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2014 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,233 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,665 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,550 miles

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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C462 BYE is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 C462 BYE, 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

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What year was C462 BYE registered?

C462 BYE is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is C462 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C462 BYE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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