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D123 FFL

1987 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,106 mi
Last recorded145,106 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 FFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 145,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 144,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 137,236 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 136,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 135,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 129,277 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 122,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 117,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 112,088 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 106,565 miles

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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D123 FFL is a 1987 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 128,107 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 D123 FFL, 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 39 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 D123 FFL registered?

D123 FFL is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D123 FFL safe to buy?

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