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D727 XCD

1987 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,062 mi
Last recorded104,062 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD727 XCD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 104,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 103,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 103,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 103,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 103,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 103,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 102,473 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 102,469 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 96,286 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 96,280 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 185,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,151 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 96,151 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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D727 XCD is a 1987 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 D727 XCD, 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

How do I check the history of D727 XCD?

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What year was D727 XCD registered?

D727 XCD is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is D727 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D727 XCD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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