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D582 CLW

1987 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,430 mi
Last recorded112,430 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD582 CLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,430 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 112,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor pan areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to floorpan and sill areas generally. Vehicle has had significant welding in the past

exhaust is louder than expected

Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,772 miles

Front brake imbalance & application uneven

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in engine bay (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,170 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,120 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 108,120 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 104,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/outer sill starting to corrode.

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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D582 CLW is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D582 CLW, 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 D582 CLW registered?

D582 CLW is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D582 CLW safe to buy?

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