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D457 VTY

1987 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,524 mi
Last recorded55,524 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD457 VTY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,524 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 55,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 55,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 55,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 55,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,328 miles

corrosion floor to sills

Pass 6 Apr 2012 54,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,727 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 50,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,195 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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D457 VTY is a 1987 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 D457 VTY, 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 D457 VTY registered?

D457 VTY is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 1987.

Is D457 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D457 VTY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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