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D662 RCY

1987 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,610 mi
Last recorded189,610 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2005
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD662 RCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2005 189,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2005 189,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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D662 RCY is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D662 RCY, 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 D662 RCY registered?

D662 RCY is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 1987.

Is D662 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D662 RCY shows 2 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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