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D889 MKK

1986 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,314 mi
Last recorded127,314 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD889 MKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 127,314 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 122,235 miles

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

surface corosion on sills

Fail 12 Oct 2006 122,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

surface corosion on sills

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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D889 MKK is a 1986 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D889 MKK, 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 D889 MKK registered?

D889 MKK is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 1986.

Is D889 MKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D889 MKK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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