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D720 YFV

1987 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,957 mi
Last recorded108,957 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 YFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 108,957 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 108,957 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,214 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 100,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,412 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 93,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear cv boots cracked

centre exhaust braket broken but exhaust still secure

n/s/r inner drive shaft boot cracked

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,607 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 88,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,378 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight blow in manifold area

Fail 19 Apr 2007 85,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condensation in o/s/f h/light / slight blow manifold area

Pass 20 Apr 2006 80,897 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D720 YFV is a 1987 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D720 YFV, 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.

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What year was D720 YFV registered?

D720 YFV is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D720 YFV safe to buy?

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