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VJH 467Y

1983 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,790 mi
Last recorded27,790 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 525111,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJH 467Y
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 27,790 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 25,901 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 23,514 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 23,514 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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VJH 467Y is a 1983 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJH 467Y, 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 VJH 467Y registered?

VJH 467Y is a 1983 BMW 525, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is VJH 467Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJH 467Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJH 467Y have outstanding finance?

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