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D439 XRB

1986 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,843 mi
Last recorded116,843 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD439 XRB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 116,843 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 116,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,795 miles

Rear fog light warning light n/w

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 116,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog light warning light n/w

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,021 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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D439 XRB is a 1986 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D439 XRB, 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.

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What year was D439 XRB registered?

D439 XRB is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D439 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D439 XRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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