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D953 OAM

1986 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,889 mi
Last recorded188,889 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD953 OAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 188,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 185,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all ball joint and tre covers starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Mar 2012 185,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all ball joint and tre covers starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Mar 2011 182,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 178,102 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 177,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 171,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 166,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 59,588 miles

n/s/f suspension turret slightly corroded

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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D953 OAM is a 1986 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D953 OAM, 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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D953 OAM is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D953 OAM safe to buy?

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