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D865 RTJ

1986 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

207,857 mi
Last recorded207,857 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD865 RTJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 207,857 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

heavily under seal underneath

Fail 7 Mar 2024 207,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

heavily under seal underneath

Pass 28 Jan 2023 261,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under seal used all over

Pass 11 Jan 2022 261,120 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 260,379 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 260,379 miles

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable play in steering idler bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 252,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 244,766 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 238,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 225,463 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 207,466 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 197,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 194,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 192,413 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 May 2006 186,786 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 186,678 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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D865 RTJ is a 1986 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D865 RTJ, 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 D865 RTJ registered?

D865 RTJ is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D865 RTJ safe to buy?

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