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C922 OPK

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

172,704 mi
Last recorded172,704 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC922 OPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 172,704 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 172,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 172,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 172,633 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 172,530 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 172,425 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 172,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 171,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 170,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 168,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 167,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 165,040 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 163,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 163,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 183,124 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 183,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 161,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 161,112 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 160,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 159,544 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 159,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 158,085 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 156,100 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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C922 OPK is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 C922 OPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C922 OPK registered?

C922 OPK is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C922 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C922 OPK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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