MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise n/s h/brake performance imbalanced with o/s
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
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)
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)
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
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
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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