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C70 NNU

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

163,160 mi
Last recorded163,160 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 NNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2007 163,160 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on outer sills

corrosion on rear outer wheelarches, becoming heavy

corrosion on steering, suspension & brake components

front brake discs corroded, pitted, worn

front no plate cracked

play in steering drop arm/ ball joints

rear suspension main carrier mounting areas corroded, becoming weak

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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C70 NNU is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C70 NNU, 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 C70 NNU registered?

C70 NNU is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C70 NNU safe to buy?

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