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C532 KGK

1986 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,035 mi
Last recorded109,035 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC532 KGK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,514 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

foot brake travel getting long

main beam switch deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2021 108,178 miles

foot brake travel getting long

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 107,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,772 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,775 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 104,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

f/number plate is cracked

osr indicator lens is cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2014 104,757 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow on various joints

Pass 11 Jun 2013 103,730 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 103,730 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,403 miles

front number plate cracked

engine generally oily

Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 101,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,365 miles

o/s rear tyre tread near limit

o/s washer jet weak

n/s front tyre tread on limit

o/s front tyre tread near limit

Pass 10 Jun 2008 97,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 15 Jun 2007 96,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 96,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,023 miles

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

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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C532 KGK is a 1986 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C532 KGK, 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 C532 KGK registered?

C532 KGK is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 21 February 1986.

Is C532 KGK safe to buy?

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