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D34 FYX

1986 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD34 FYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 90,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 89,976 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,955 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,923 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,888 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 89,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 89,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 89,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 88,894 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,428 miles

Rear axle carrier bushes worn.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in steering system

slight oil leaks.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,779 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 83,779 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,778 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 75,235 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pad sensor wire not fitted correctly.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,945 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 64,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,768 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2006 58,691 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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D34 FYX is a 1986 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 D34 FYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D34 FYX registered?

D34 FYX is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 1986.

Is D34 FYX safe to buy?

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