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D508 GSF

1987 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,030 mi
Last recorded148,030 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD508 GSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 148,030 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 148,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 145,743 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 145,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 144,259 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 144,240 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D508 GSF is a 1987 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D508 GSF, 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 D508 GSF registered?

D508 GSF is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D508 GSF safe to buy?

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