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D683 FUV

1986 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,455 mi
Last recorded151,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD683 FUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 151,455 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 149,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 146,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 143,817 miles

brake pad warning light on

knocking from steering

Pass 7 Jan 2014 140,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 136,983 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 136,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 133,242 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 133,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 128,247 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 128,235 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

internal knock from steering box

Pass 19 Jan 2010 123,914 miles

internal knock from steering box

Pass 13 Jan 2009 118,336 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 112,103 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 107,724 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 107,724 miles

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

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

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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D683 FUV is a 1986 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D683 FUV, 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 D683 FUV registered?

D683 FUV is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D683 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D683 FUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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