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C777 BNG

1985 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

179,132 mi
Last recorded179,132 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC777 BNG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2007 179,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pedal feels low

handbrake operation poor

nsf suspension top mount corroded

os inner headlight damaged

screen chipped

sills and floor jack points badly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 176,963 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2005 174,716 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 174,716 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 174,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside 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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C777 BNG is a 1985 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C777 BNG, 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 C777 BNG registered?

C777 BNG is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is C777 BNG safe to buy?

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