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ORP 174Y

1983 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,695 mi
Last recorded117,695 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORP 174Y
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,695 miles

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

slight play in steering system

Fail 9 Feb 2016 117,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in steering system

Fail 28 Jan 2016 117,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,593 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Rear diff leaking oil

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 115,593 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake warning light illuminated

Rear diff leaking oil

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 112,912 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 112,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 112,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,573 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 111,864 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 111,864 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 109,926 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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ORP 174Y is a 1983 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ORP 174Y, 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 ORP 174Y registered?

ORP 174Y is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is ORP 174Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORP 174Y shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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