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C336 DVU

1986 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,749 mi
Last recorded185,749 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC336 DVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 185,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lazy

Nearside washer poor

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 185,749 miles

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

Boot Full

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

Nearside Rear park brake lazy

Pass 23 Oct 2023 185,555 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 185,533 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear park brake lagging in operation

Pass 29 Aug 2022 185,279 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear park brake lagging slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2021

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 185,031 miles

Corrosion of front suspension components

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 185,031 miles

Corrosion of front suspension components

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure filter/pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 184,825 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 184,825 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 184,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front outer wings corroded at rear lower points

Fail 25 Sep 2018 184,476 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush parted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush parted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front outer wings corroded at rear lower points

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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C336 DVU is a 1986 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 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 C336 DVU, 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 40 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C336 DVU registered?

C336 DVU is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C336 DVU safe to buy?

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