MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,199 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both rear drive shaft gaiters split
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nsr cv gaitor spliut
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nsr cv gaitor spliut
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight wear / play n/s steering idler
wiper blades split at ends
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C538 RPN is a 1986 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 C538 RPN, 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 C538 RPN registered?
C538 RPN is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 1986.
Is C538 RPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for C538 RPN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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