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GAC 16N

1986 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,465 mi
Last recorded116,465 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAC 16N
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 115,455 miles

speedometer change at 120250

Pass 2 May 2023 120,235 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on

heavy under body paint/wayoyl covering many prescribed areas

service light on

Fail 2 May 2023 120,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad wear indicator light on

heavy under body paint/wayoyl covering many prescribed areas

service light on

Pass 22 Apr 2022 118,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 115,455 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

braking efficiency only just met rear brakes require adjustment

Fail 22 Mar 2021 115,455 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake limits only just reached

Pass 30 Dec 2019 115,358 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

heavy black paint covering many prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,861 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 109,293 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 142,941 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Sep 2016 142,935 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Jun 2015 138,500 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear ball joint dust covers cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 17 May 2014 136,007 miles

plastic trimsguards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

some light corrosion on rear suspension components

welding has been done to nearside and offside inner rearw heel arches and outer rear sills

Pass 15 Jan 2013 134,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all jacking points corroded

offside front and both rear tyres cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

serv oil change and gearbox warning lights on

Fail 19 Dec 2012 134,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside and offside sill jcking points corroded

offside front and both rear tyres cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

service oil change and gearbox warning lights on

Pass 22 Oct 2011 130,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 128,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 127,799 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light comes of and on

Fail 17 Feb 2009 127,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s and n/s rear torsion arm rubber gaiters split and perished

Pass 20 Feb 2008 126,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Perishing on all front and rear suspesion joint dust covers

Slight play in o/s steering drag arm joint

Slight wear in n/s/r lower suspension link joint

Fail 20 Feb 2008 126,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Perishing on all front and rear suspesion joint dust covers

Slight play in o/s steering drag arm joint

Slight wear in n/s/r lower suspension link joint

Pass 8 Mar 2007 125,779 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f anti-roll link top ball joint cover split

Fail 8 Mar 2007 125,775 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n//f anti-roll bar link top ball joint cover split

Pass 2 Mar 2006 124,762 miles

O/S/R seat belt not fitted to vehicle.Stone chip in n/s head lamp.N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter perished

Fail 21 Feb 2006 124,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

STONE CHIP IN N/S HEAD LAMP.N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK TOP JOINT GAITER SPLIT

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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GAC 16N is a 1986 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GAC 16N, 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.

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GAC 16N is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 1986.

Is GAC 16N safe to buy?

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