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D118 FRU

1986 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

121,577 mi
Last recorded121,577 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD118 FRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 121,577 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 121,577 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 121,577 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 121,577 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,577 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 121,577 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 121,361 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 121,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 121,354 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 120,417 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 120,416 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,159 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 119,156 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 116,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 115,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 115,055 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 111,741 miles

corrossion around rear sub frame mountings

Fail 28 Apr 2014 111,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

corrossion around rear sub frame mountings

Pass 3 May 2013 108,654 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 108,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,764 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion o/s/f outer sill

Pass 24 Mar 2011 102,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 102,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 100,794 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 100,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2008 100,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,272 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 99,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 97,517 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both front brakes bindig slightly

fuel pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play in both front steering idler arms

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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D118 FRU is a 1986 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 D118 FRU, 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 D118 FRU registered?

D118 FRU is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 1986.

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