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D756 MBW

1987 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,837 mi
Last recorded102,837 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD756 MBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 102,837 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing /battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 102,652 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 102,652 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 101,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,723 miles

Corrosion starting to show at rear of both body sills

O/S Front brake pipe and both front flexy hoses show corrossion

Pass 4 May 2017 101,587 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges, devoid of tread

Brake pipes and flexy hose ferules all show variuos amounts of corrossion

O/S front anti roll bar drop link has deteriorated dust covers

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,339 miles

All metal brake pipes and flexy ferules show corrossion

Gearbox oil cooler pipes at bottom of radiator severely corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

All metal brake pipes and flexy ferules show corrossion

Gearbox oil cooler pipes at bottom of radiator severely corroded

O/S rear tyre worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 171,964 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Front and rear brake flexys have rusting ferules

Pass 30 Jan 2014 170,961 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 168,698 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 163,016 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 162,935 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 154,375 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 147,143 miles

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

front floors corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 140,307 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 134,123 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 134,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 128,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 124,404 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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D756 MBW is a 1987 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D756 MBW, 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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D756 MBW is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 1987.

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