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D340 MKJ

1987 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,087 mi
Last recorded115,087 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD340 MKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,087 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 114,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 114,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,205 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 113,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 112,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,808 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 110,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,555 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,815 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 102,290 miles

Exhaust rear box is knocking against spare wheel well.

Pass 27 Dec 2006 101,662 miles

N/S + O/S Front top Anti roll bar rubber boots split

Pass 23 Dec 2005 98,298 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 98,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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D340 MKJ is a 1987 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D340 MKJ, 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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What year was D340 MKJ registered?

D340 MKJ is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D340 MKJ safe to buy?

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