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C833 DYK

1986 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,717 mi
Last recorded133,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC833 DYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2006 133,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear pannels becoming rusty and tatty

front number plate slight damage

n/s/f floor by jacking point rusted but not a prescribed area

o/s and n/s handbrake cables outers damaged

o/s front indecator sligthly damaged

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2006 133,710 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear hand brake cables outers damaged

front number plate slight damage

front panel becoming rusted and tatty

n/s front floor rusted by jacking point not in prescribed area

o/s front indecator slight damage

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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C833 DYK is a 1986 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C833 DYK, 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 C833 DYK registered?

C833 DYK is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C833 DYK safe to buy?

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