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C71 BTS

1986 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,293 mi
Last recorded69,293 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC71 BTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 69,293 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre seriously perished 195/70/14t

oil leak[may be power steering]

Fail 20 May 2011 69,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion o/s cill

o/s rear tyre seriously perished 195/70/14t

oil leak[may be power steering]

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,383 miles

fuel pipes at rear poorly secured

tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Sep 2008 67,345 miles

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

fuel pipes at rear poorly secured

tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,968 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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C71 BTS is a 1986 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 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 C71 BTS, 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 40 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C71 BTS registered?

C71 BTS is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C71 BTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C71 BTS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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