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D159 BGV

1987 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,659 mi
Last recorded154,659 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 BGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 154,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 152,544 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2017 145,085 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 144,687 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside sill areas corroded and patched

Pass 13 Oct 2011 143,164 miles

nearside and offaside front wing areas corroded

nearside and offside front to rear sill areas corroded, not withing prescribed areas

offside front inner sill areas has slight hole not within prescribed areas also covered in filler

Fail 4 Oct 2011 143,150 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offaside front wing areas corroded

nearside and offside front to rear sill areas corroded, not withing prescribed areas

offside front inner sill areas has slight hole not within prescribed areas also covered in filler

Pass 27 Jul 2010 141,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 139,226 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 139,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 136,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 135,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 130,823 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 130,823 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 128,692 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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D159 BGV is a 1987 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D159 BGV, 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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D159 BGV is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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