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C630 BKR

1985 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,247 mi
Last recorded136,247 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC630 BKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,247 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 136,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected middle joint (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 131,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 129,051 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 128,041 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 128,041 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 128,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,777 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 125,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,874 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 121,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,081 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 117,379 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,731 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 111,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 109,225 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2005 106,359 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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C630 BKR is a 1985 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C630 BKR, 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.

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What year was C630 BKR registered?

C630 BKR is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 1985.

Is C630 BKR safe to buy?

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