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JAT 104T

1985 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,126 mi
Last recorded150,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAT 104T
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 150,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 145,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 145,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing inner and inner sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in grease and mud (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 144,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 142,519 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 142,330 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 141,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 140,182 miles

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

most static brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre in the centre of the tread is low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 138,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is low in the centre of the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 135,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 131,772 miles

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

nearside ouer wing corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2011 129,388 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 127,040 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 124,981 miles

both rear bumpstops in poor condition

front to rear steel brake pipes are covered in thick underseal making corrosion assesment difficult

offside front drop link gaiter split

Fail 6 Nov 2008 123,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 123,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 122,131 miles

o/s/f droplink dust cover split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 119,730 miles

long travel to handbrake

o/s/f drop link poor condition

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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JAT 104T is a 1985 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JAT 104T, 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.

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What year was JAT 104T registered?

JAT 104T is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is JAT 104T safe to buy?

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