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CPE 584Y

1983 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,359 mi
Last recorded207,359 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 584Y
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 207,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 204,474 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 202,972 miles

Front -rear steel fuel pipes have serviceable corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch near upper shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 201,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 200,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 198,634 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 196,785 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 195,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre weathered

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre weathered

Offside Front tyre weathered

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusting

general underbody rust

Fail 11 Jan 2018 195,334 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre weathered

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre weathered

Offside Front tyre weathered

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusting

general underbody rust

Pass 4 Jul 2016 192,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 189,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 186,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 182,089 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 181,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 176,566 miles

n/s/r sill rusting

o/s/r sill rusting

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 176,517 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r sill rusting

o/s/r sill rusting

Pass 7 Jul 2011 171,742 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 165,545 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 159,507 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 159,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 153,457 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 149,807 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s steering idler slight wear. †n/ s/r park brake cable fractured.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 146,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 141,691 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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CPE 584Y is a 1983 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 111,034 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 CPE 584Y, 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 43 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 CPE 584Y registered?

CPE 584Y is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 23 February 1983.

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