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D525 FCL

1986 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,317 mi
Last recorded158,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD525 FCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 158,317 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 157,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 153,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 150,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 148,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 145,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 143,306 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 143,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 140,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2017 135,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanger missing but not insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,397 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 118,232 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f jacking point rusty

oil leaks rear of eng/gearbox

rusty around n/s/f supension mounting

Pass 15 Mar 2011 115,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 111,665 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 108,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2008 103,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2008 103,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2006 98,073 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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D525 FCL is a 1986 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 D525 FCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D525 FCL registered?

D525 FCL is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 1986.

Is D525 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D525 FCL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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