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WCU 832Y

1982 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,636 mi
Last recorded85,636 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2026
Typical for 1982 BMW 52597,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 832Y
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2026 85,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,196 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 81,009 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2022 75,117 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,335 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 71,332 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,279 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 71,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front bump stops missing

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,641 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

driver seat suspect

sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,032 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded and grease covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,990 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

brake pipes corroded in clips - grease covered

Pass 13 Apr 2006 61,217 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 61,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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WCU 832Y is a 1982 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1982 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 97,642 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 WCU 832Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WCU 832Y?

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What year was WCU 832Y registered?

WCU 832Y is a 1982 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 1982.

Is WCU 832Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCU 832Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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