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C525 KCK

1986 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,917 mi
Last recorded170,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 KCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 170,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 170,895 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 170,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 166,628 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 166,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from nearside rear brake flex hose brake pipe rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 160,689 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 160,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 156,234 miles

advise n/s h/brake performance imbalanced with o/s

Fail 29 May 2015 156,234 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s h/brake performance imbalanced with o/s

Pass 21 Mar 2014 146,899 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 146,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,065 miles

Corrosion to both sills in non prescribed area

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

Nearside rear outer driveshaft CV boot split

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2012 141,023 miles

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

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

Corrosion to both sills in non prescribed area

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

Nearside rear outer driveshaft CV boot split

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2011 139,741 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 139,696 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 138,270 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 138,205 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 136,299 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 136,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 134,484 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 134,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007
Pass 13 Feb 2006 125,182 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 125,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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C525 KCK is a 1986 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 C525 KCK, 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.

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What year was C525 KCK registered?

C525 KCK is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C525 KCK safe to buy?

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