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D19 BSS

1987 BMW 525

Brown Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,106 mi
Last recorded122,106 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 BSS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,720 miles

Nearside and Offside rear sills have old welding repairs

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,536 miles

tyre sidewalls perished/cracked (all four)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 117,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tyre sidewalls perished/cracked (all four)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,430 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 113,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,458 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak on engine pass and advise

Fail 4 Jun 2014 109,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak on engine pass and advise

Pass 30 May 2013 105,117 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode pass and advise

Fail 30 May 2013 105,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes starting to corrode pass and advise

Pass 28 May 2012 101,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

scrapping noise on rear back plates

Pass 27 May 2011 97,712 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 97,712 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 93,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 29 May 2009 90,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 86,037 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 May 2008 86,037 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2007 83,317 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 82,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 82,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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D19 BSS is a 1987 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D19 BSS, 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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D19 BSS is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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