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D808 UWV

1986 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,793 mi
Last recorded216,793 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD808 UWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 216,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp main beam unit glass cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Some corrosion of offside & nearside front floor pans.Not within prescribed areas when tested.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 211,666 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 211,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s & o/s front outer sills holed outside prescribed areas

slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 208,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/a & o/s front floor pans & outer sills holed outside prescribed areas.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 208,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/a & o/s front floor pans & outer sills holed outside prescribed areas.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 206,529 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens has minor crack on indicator section.

Some corrosion of nearside front floor outer corner.Not within prescribed area & not considered excessive at time of testing.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 195,858 miles

Areas of corrosion on offside & nearside front sill & floor sections.

Both wiper blades perished on ends.

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative on nearside operation.

Pass 30 May 2006 185,341 miles

Minor corrosion of offside & nearside front floor sections.Not within vehicle prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D808 UWV is a 1986 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D808 UWV, 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 D808 UWV registered?

D808 UWV is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 1986.

Is D808 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D808 UWV shows 8 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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