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D135 BLF

1987 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,319 mi
Last recorded113,319 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD135 BLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,319 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 106,603 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,030 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 99,030 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008
Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 87,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 87,361 miles

dust cover on n/s/f inner steering arm joint split

engine and gearbox leaking oil

very slight blow from exhaust

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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D135 BLF is a 1987 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D135 BLF, 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.

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What year was D135 BLF registered?

D135 BLF is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 1987.

Is D135 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D135 BLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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