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C836 SAP

1986 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,349 mi
Last recorded70,349 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC836 SAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 70,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,845 miles

Corrosion to nearside front and offside front valance

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill/jacking point

Exhaust system heavily corroded in part

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe/hanger/support (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strong Advise: Corrosion to inner sill/inner lower wheel arch/jacking point

Offside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,874 miles

Nearside Front Surface corrosion to nearside front jacking point/sill

Offside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,775 miles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to nearside front jacking point and offside rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,612 miles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2018 65,607 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Central rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front track arm rear bushes showing and splitting

Oil leaks

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,620 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer sidewalls showing signs of deterioration - cracking.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall showing signs of deterioration - cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,496 miles

All tyres showing age and slight cracking

Both front and nearside rear tyre valves showing age and cracking

Centre Exhaust silencer mounts failed but system secure

Minor mistings of oil

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,086 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear outer sills

Nearside rear and offside rear sub-frame mounts showing age and wear

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,086 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear outer sills

Nearside rear and offside rear sub-frame mounts showing age and wear

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,796 miles

Nearside/center exhaust silencer mounting split but system secure

Perishment to tyres

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust and mountings showing age

Various minor mistings of oil

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,859 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Slight perishment to tyres

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust and mountings showing age

Various minor mistings of oil

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,854 miles

Exhaust mountings showing age and perishment

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and brake ferrells

Various mistings of oil

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,777 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated & slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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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C836 SAP is a 1986 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C836 SAP, 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

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What year was C836 SAP registered?

C836 SAP is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C836 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C836 SAP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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