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C831 PRA

1986 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,500 mi
Last recorded146,500 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC831 PRA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 146,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 146,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 144,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 144,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 144,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 144,394 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 144,282 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 144,220 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 143,996 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft gaiter slightly split

Fail 23 Nov 2015 143,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft gaiter slightly split

Pass 18 Nov 2014 143,659 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 143,656 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 143,201 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 143,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 142,749 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 142,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 142,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 141,994 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 141,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 140,727 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 139,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 20 Nov 2006 138,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 138,187 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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C831 PRA is a 1986 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 C831 PRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C831 PRA?

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What year was C831 PRA registered?

C831 PRA is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C831 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C831 PRA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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