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D83 MOD

1986 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

152,114 mi
Last recorded152,114 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD83 MOD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 152,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front knocking noise from shockasorber

Fail 19 Aug 2015 152,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Ball joint has excessive play linkage to tie rods o/s worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 150,323 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 150,323 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 147,120 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 147,048 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 143,104 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

rear tyres 195/60/14 front 195/70/14

Fail 31 Jul 2012 143,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2010 138,341 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 138,341 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise brake pipes corroded

Advise brake warning light on dash

Advise interaction on rear lights

advise springs corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 138,335 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advise all coil springs corroded

Advise brake warning light on

Advise coolant light on dash

Advise corrossion on the under carriage of the vehicle

All brake pipes corroded

Battery insecure

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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D83 MOD is a 1986 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 D83 MOD, 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.

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What year was D83 MOD registered?

D83 MOD is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is D83 MOD safe to buy?

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