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D236 AEW

1987 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 AEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 81,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 79,885 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 76,641 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 60,510 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre slight cracking

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,548 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,491 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,476 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,343 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,192 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 47,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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D236 AEW is a 1987 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D236 AEW, 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 D236 AEW registered?

D236 AEW is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 1987.

Is D236 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D236 AEW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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