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C544 HAF

1986 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,788 mi
Last recorded123,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC544 HAF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 123,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Large beam/ axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Large beam/ axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside wheel arch next to Beam/ Axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Front suspension components have moderate corrosion present due to age of vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Lower lamp next to Indicator loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing has moderate corrosion due to age of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills and Wheels arches have fairly moderate to heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 123,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 123,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 122,031 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side screen washers weak advise

screen cracked out of zones advise

Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,540 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 114,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 112,685 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 112,586 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 110,386 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 107,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C544 HAF is a 1986 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C544 HAF, 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 C544 HAF registered?

C544 HAF is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 1986.

Is C544 HAF safe to buy?

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