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D836 DHP

1987 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,272 mi
Last recorded168,272 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD836 DHP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 168,272 miles

both rear drive shaft boots perished

exhaust system blowing

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 May 2017 164,867 miles

Nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split/insecure

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area under chassis plate (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 159,721 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 159,721 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front lower arm and anti roll bar chassis mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 155,615 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 155,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 152,891 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 150,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side rear tyre is starting to crack on side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2012 145,710 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 145,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 145,137 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 143,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 142,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 139,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 134,252 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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D836 DHP is a 1987 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D836 DHP, 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 D836 DHP registered?

D836 DHP is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 13 January 1987.

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