MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel pipe/s corroded
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
fuel pipes corroded
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
fuel pipes corroded
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FLC 848Y is a 1983 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 FLC 848Y, 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
How do I check the history of FLC 848Y?
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What year was FLC 848Y registered?
FLC 848Y is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is FLC 848Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FLC 848Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FLC 848Y have outstanding finance?
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