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D608 TFE

1986 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,129 mi
Last recorded81,129 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD608 TFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,129 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 77,672 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position cant shut bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside top suspension bush slight wear (STRUT)

Pass 11 May 2022 76,395 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 76,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear of exhaust only held up with tie straps

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,080 miles

rear subframe bolts through floor corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2020 76,076 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe bolts through floor corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,730 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 72,730 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported SILENCER O/S SUPPORT RUBBER IS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DUST BOOT SPLIT (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,833 miles

exhaust mount missing but system still supported

Fail 30 Dec 2015 67,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust mount missing but system still supported

Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

slight body damage

Fail 23 Dec 2014 64,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

slight body damage

Pass 31 Dec 2013 61,621 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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D608 TFE is a 1986 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D608 TFE, 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.

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What year was D608 TFE registered?

D608 TFE is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D608 TFE safe to buy?

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