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D178 VMB

1987 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD178 VMB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 81,150 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,936 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,358 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,121 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,940 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 73,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,512 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked,plus cracking to all tyres on sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2013 71,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked,plus cracking to all tyres on sidewalls

Fail 26 Feb 2009 71,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,929 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 70,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,485 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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D178 VMB is a 1987 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 D178 VMB, 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 D178 VMB registered?

D178 VMB is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D178 VMB safe to buy?

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