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D379 MRH

1987 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,100 mi
Last recorded167,100 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD379 MRH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 167,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 162,060 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 162,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 156,729 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 156,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 151,453 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 151,453 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 144,932 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 144,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 139,042 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 139,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 134,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 134,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 129,115 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 128,480 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 124,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 121,917 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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D379 MRH is a 1987 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D379 MRH, 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 D379 MRH registered?

D379 MRH is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D379 MRH safe to buy?

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