MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribed areas
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside pescribed areas
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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D916 XNJ is a 1987 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 D916 XNJ, 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 D916 XNJ registered?
D916 XNJ is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 1987.
Is D916 XNJ safe to buy?
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