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D230 GYR

1987 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,792 mi
Last recorded117,792 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD230 GYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,792 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 117,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,822 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 115,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2014 112,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,175 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,219 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,403 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 66,552 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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D230 GYR is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D230 GYR, 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

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What year was D230 GYR registered?

D230 GYR is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D230 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D230 GYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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