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C516 CYO

1986 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,158 mi
Last recorded113,158 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC516 CYO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,158 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMADGED

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING GETTING NOISEY

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODEING

Pass 27 Jun 2007 110,494 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 104,431 miles

ADVISE REAR AXLE MOUNT BUSHES WORN

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C516 CYO is a 1986 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C516 CYO, 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

How do I check the history of C516 CYO?

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What year was C516 CYO registered?

C516 CYO is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 1986.

Is C516 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C516 CYO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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