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D901 HKR

1986 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

419,411 mi
Last recorded419,411 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD901 HKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 419,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 419,241 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 419,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 418,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 418,316 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 418,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 418,198 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 418,198 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 418,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 416,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 414,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 410,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 410,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 405,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 401,339 miles

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

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldingsk

Fail 2 Oct 2010 401,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldingsk

Pass 3 Oct 2009 397,748 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 393,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 388,624 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 388,621 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 384,432 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 384,432 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 379,050 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings

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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D901 HKR is a 1986 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D901 HKR, 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 D901 HKR registered?

D901 HKR is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D901 HKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D901 HKR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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