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C902 VLK

1986 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 VLK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2020 142,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 141,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 141,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 140,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 137,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 130,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 125,168 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 123,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 123,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 123,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 122,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 121,868 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 121,090 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 119,823 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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C902 VLK is a 1986 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C902 VLK, 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 C902 VLK registered?

C902 VLK is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C902 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C902 VLK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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