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D967 URX

1986 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,483 mi
Last recorded113,483 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD967 URX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 113,483 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2025 111,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 110,805 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 110,805 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 109,664 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 109,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users heater valve at bulk head leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 108,187 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 108,186 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 106,474 miles

Offside and Nearside rear suspension link bush's boots deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 105,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 105,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 105,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 105,280 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,081 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 104,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,810 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 102,930 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 102,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 101,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 100,015 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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D967 URX is a 1986 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D967 URX, 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 D967 URX registered?

D967 URX is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D967 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D967 URX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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