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C625 PPK

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,097 mi
Last recorded253,097 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC625 PPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 253,097 miles

C.V gators cracking slightly

Front offside brake pipe corroded (wheel arch)

Front springs corroded.

Rear springs corroded.

Rear suspension bushes cracking.

Slight exhaust blow from center section.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 251,740 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 251,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 250,865 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside center section of the seal corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 248,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 246,269 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 242,192 miles

servo rusting. o/s front tyre has a cut in outer wall. n/s front tyre out of shape on inner wall. rear axle bushes perrishing. o/s front droplink has play

Pass 6 Mar 2008 238,496 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 234,124 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 234,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

s/box has slight play

slight exhuast blow

Pass 23 Feb 2006 229,598 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 229,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C625 PPK is a 1985 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 1985 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 119,880 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 C625 PPK, 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 41 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 C625 PPK registered?

C625 PPK is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C625 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C625 PPK shows 12 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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