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D212 XWV

1987 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,134 mi
Last recorded93,134 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD212 XWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,915 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,572 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 90,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight surface rust on rear metal and flexy brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust system clamp rusting

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers side rear tyre starting to crack

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,642 miles

chips in the windscreen

rear tyres are cracking

slight rear brake im balance

Fail 26 Feb 2009 86,630 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in the windscreen

rear tyres are cracking

slight rear brake im balance

Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,891 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Nov 2006 82,704 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 82,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2005 80,290 miles

fuel filter evidence of petrol leak †front brake discs slight wear †front registration plate broken †windscreen slight damage

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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D212 XWV is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D212 XWV, 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 D212 XWV registered?

D212 XWV is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is D212 XWV safe to buy?

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