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D225 HYT

1987 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,258 mi
Last recorded85,258 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD225 HYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 85,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 84,763 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 82,469 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 82,349 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 82,349 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 81,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 80,499 miles

all tyre side walls cracking

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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D225 HYT is a 1987 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D225 HYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D225 HYT?

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What year was D225 HYT registered?

D225 HYT is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is D225 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D225 HYT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D225 HYT have outstanding finance?

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