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D111 PVW

1986 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,372 mi
Last recorded161,372 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD111 PVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 161,372 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 161,280 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 161,228 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both track rod end surface rust

Front subframe surface rust

Rear subframe surface rust

general surface rust underside

rear differential corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 160,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 159,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 157,938 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 156,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 155,638 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pitman arm bushes also deteriating both side REAR

Pass 19 Apr 2014 154,508 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 154,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 153,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 151,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 150,033 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 148,417 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 147,068 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 147,044 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 145,117 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 145,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 141,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 138,775 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 138,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 138,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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D111 PVW is a 1986 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D111 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D111 PVW registered?

D111 PVW is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D111 PVW safe to buy?

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