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PYP 966Y

1983 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,424 mi
Last recorded97,424 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYP 966Y
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 96,784 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 95,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 95,056 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 94,892 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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PYP 966Y is a 1983 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PYP 966Y, 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 PYP 966Y registered?

PYP 966Y is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is PYP 966Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYP 966Y shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYP 966Y have outstanding finance?

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