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D97 OYA

1987 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,548 mi
Last recorded104,548 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 OYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 104,548 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 104,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,234 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,052 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,397 miles

all ball joint dust covers weak

Pass 27 Jan 2020 102,826 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,247 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,464 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,755 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,817 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,588 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,774 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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D97 OYA is a 1987 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D97 OYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D97 OYA registered?

D97 OYA is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D97 OYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D97 OYA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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