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C647 BYX

1985 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,145 mi
Last recorded140,145 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC647 BYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 140,145 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 139,882 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 139,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Hazard lights not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 138,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 139,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front inner relay arm pin slight wear/movement

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2021 137,210 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 134,710 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 130,439 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 129,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,225 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,646 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 122,120 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offsode outer sill corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2013 122,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offsode outer sill corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2012 120,013 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 118,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 115,092 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 111,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 108,821 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 108,821 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery loose

centre exhaust box blowing

front control arm bushes starting to split

rear fuel pipe heavy corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 104,908 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 102,404 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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C647 BYX is a 1985 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C647 BYX, 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 C647 BYX registered?

C647 BYX is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C647 BYX safe to buy?

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