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C583 DYE

1986 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,598 mi
Last recorded141,598 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC583 DYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 141,598 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 139,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 137,081 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 134,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 131,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 128,465 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 128,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 123,543 miles

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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C583 DYE is a 1986 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C583 DYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C583 DYE registered?

C583 DYE is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 12 April 1986.

Is C583 DYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C583 DYE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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