MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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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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