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C524 NNJ

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,519 mi
Last recorded141,519 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC524 NNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 141,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,978 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 134,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within prescribed are of anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within prescribed are of anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 119,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint anti roll bar drop link. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 118,335 miles

off side and near side front outer sills are holed, but not in the prescribed areas.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 118,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated has a lump (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

off side and near side front outer sills are holed, but not in the prescribed areas.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,207 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 117,176 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,839 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight uneven front brake operation

Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,511 miles

offside & nearside front outer sills corroded, (not within priscribed area)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 111,511 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front outer sills corroded, (not within priscribed area)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 110,830 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 110,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 108,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 106,336 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 106,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,837 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 102,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 97,842 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,954 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 92,691 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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C524 NNJ is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C524 NNJ, 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 C524 NNJ registered?

C524 NNJ is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C524 NNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C524 NNJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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