MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside and Nearside front floor footwells corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear drive shaft inner and outer cv boots split
Registration plates starting to deteriorate
fuel lines starting to corrode
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C674 BTA is a 1985 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C674 BTA, 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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C674 BTA is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C674 BTA safe to buy?
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