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D124 APB

1987 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,766 mi
Last recorded145,766 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD124 APB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2006 145,766 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side sill corroded

off side front headlight damaged and corroded

off side rear sill corroded

off side rear tyre just on legal limit

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2006 145,766 miles

near side sill corroded

off side front headlight damaged and corroded

off side rear sill corroded

off side rear tyre just on legal limit

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2005 134,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

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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D124 APB is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D124 APB, 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

How do I check the history of D124 APB?

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What year was D124 APB registered?

D124 APB is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 1987.

Is D124 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D124 APB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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