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C506 MRX

1985 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,003 mi
Last recorded179,003 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC506 MRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 179,003 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 179,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

both front antirollbar link top ball joint dust covers split

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f floor pan holed and corroded

n/s/f rear lower suspension arm gaiter split

rear axel bushes worn

small chip on o/s off windscreen

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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C506 MRX is a 1985 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 1985 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 119,880 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 C506 MRX, 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.

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What year was C506 MRX registered?

C506 MRX is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C506 MRX safe to buy?

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