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D893 YPH

1987 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,324 mi
Last recorded83,324 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD893 YPH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 83,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 82,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,697 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 82,696 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,696 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 82,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front sidelight very dim

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front sidelight very dim

Fail 10 May 2007 82,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 10 May 2007 82,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 82,682 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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D893 YPH is a 1987 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D893 YPH, 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 D893 YPH registered?

D893 YPH is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D893 YPH safe to buy?

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