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D246 BFA

1986 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,055 mi
Last recorded94,055 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD246 BFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,055 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,845 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,477 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 89,477 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 86,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,105 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 84,105 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 82,022 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 82,022 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D246 BFA is a 1986 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D246 BFA, 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 40 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D246 BFA registered?

D246 BFA is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D246 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D246 BFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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