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D525 XBL

1987 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,140 mi
Last recorded191,140 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 5 Series139,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD525 XBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2009 191,140 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 190,744 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT NOT AVAILABLE FOR TESTING

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2006 188,669 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 188,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 184,147 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 184,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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D525 XBL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,007 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D525 XBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D525 XBL registered?

D525 XBL is a 1987 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is D525 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D525 XBL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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