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C601 KOM

1986 BMW 525

Blue Lpg 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,762 mi
Last recorded179,762 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC601 KOM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 179,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 179,030 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 179,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 178,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 175,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear inner cv boot insecure.

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 171,777 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.legal at time of test.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 170,655 miles

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)

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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C601 KOM is a 1986 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C601 KOM, 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 C601 KOM registered?

C601 KOM is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C601 KOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C601 KOM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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