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D304 AUT

1987 BMW 525

Brown Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,004 mi
Last recorded171,004 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD304 AUT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 171,004 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 171,004 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 171,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 116,975 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 116,975 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 116,975 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 116,975 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,970 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 115,078 miles

Nearside front brake warning wiring disconnected

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 115,077 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake warning wiring disconnected

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 115,002 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2011 115,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 114,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 113,609 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 113,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 109,651 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 105,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 96,106 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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D304 AUT is a 1987 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D304 AUT, 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 D304 AUT registered?

D304 AUT is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 1987.

Is D304 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D304 AUT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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