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D272 NND

1987 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

208,398 mi
Last recorded208,398 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD272 NND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2012 208,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 201,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr & nsr brake discs becoming deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2010 201,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr & nsr brake discs becoming deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2008 196,866 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 196,866 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 191,986 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 191,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 186,079 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 186,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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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D272 NND is a 1987 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 D272 NND, 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.

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D272 NND is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 1987.

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