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D357 ALO

1986 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,217 mi
Last recorded115,217 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD357 ALO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 115,217 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 115,216 miles

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

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK IN B ZONE

Fail 19 May 2011 112,446 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK IN B ZONE

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

Pass 19 May 2011 112,446 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK IN B ZONE

Pass 13 Apr 2010 108,459 miles

WINDSCREEN AS CHIP IN B ZONE

Pass 18 Mar 2009 104,746 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 104,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,758 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 99,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 95,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 92,414 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 92,414 miles

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

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

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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D357 ALO is a 1986 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D357 ALO, 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 D357 ALO registered?

D357 ALO is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 1986.

Is D357 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D357 ALO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D357 ALO have outstanding finance?

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