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D41 APB

1987 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,756 mi
Last recorded169,756 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD41 APB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 169,756 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 158,341 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge,cracking on sidewall.

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside centre drag link slight play.

Offside and nearside front inner track rod ends slight play.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 158,296 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge,cracking on sidewall.

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside centre drag link slight play.

Offside and nearside front inner track rod ends slight play.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 154,738 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

unable to inspect front/rear brake pads

Pass 16 May 2007 150,881 miles

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

Repairs to nearside rear closing plate

Repairs to nearside rear inner sill

Repairs to nearside rear outer sill

Repairs to offside rear outer sill

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 147,142 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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D41 APB is a 1987 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D41 APB, 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 D41 APB registered?

D41 APB is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D41 APB safe to buy?

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