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C619 BYY

1986 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,670 mi
Last recorded121,670 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC619 BYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 May 2019 121,670 miles

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

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc worn

Pass 20 Sep 2014 120,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside chassis corroded

offside and nearside outer sill corroded

offside and nearside steering arm has slight play

rear offside and nearside axel bush slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,104 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 101,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 101,641 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 100,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 99,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 98,029 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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C619 BYY is a 1986 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C619 BYY, 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 C619 BYY registered?

C619 BYY is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is C619 BYY safe to buy?

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