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D428 WRX

1987 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,615 mi
Last recorded159,615 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD428 WRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 159,615 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 159,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 148,538 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 137,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 133,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 131,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 129,611 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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D428 WRX is a 1987 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D428 WRX, 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 D428 WRX registered?

D428 WRX is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D428 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D428 WRX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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