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D249 SNB

1987 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,992 mi
Last recorded115,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 SNB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 115,992 miles

centre and rear exhaust mountings missing

low park brake readings from n/s

Pass 4 Oct 2007 114,994 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 18 Sep 2006 114,562 miles

centre exhaust rubbers perished

front brake discs worn

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f inner arch corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear floors by beam axle mounts corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2005 113,520 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 113,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

o/s/r beam axle mounting and n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

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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D249 SNB is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D249 SNB, 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 D249 SNB registered?

D249 SNB is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 1987.

Is D249 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D249 SNB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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