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C67 TDG

1985 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,201 mi
Last recorded119,201 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC67 TDG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 119,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 119,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,032 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 118,997 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,797 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 117,739 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 112,505 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

battery insecure

brake warning light on

Fail 4 Jul 2011 105,767 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,767 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 102,206 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 102,206 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes rusting

sills getting weak

Pass 24 Feb 2006 99,109 miles

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

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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C67 TDG is a 1985 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C67 TDG, 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 C67 TDG registered?

C67 TDG is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C67 TDG safe to buy?

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