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D991 YLH

1986 BMW 525

Brown Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,582 mi
Last recorded85,582 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 525121,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD991 YLH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 85,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Centre rod assembly ball joint got slight play

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

Pass 8 May 2018 82,033 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 82,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 76,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,197 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 75,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,255 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,930 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,954 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 72,954 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,377 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,045 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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D991 YLH is a 1986 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D991 YLH, 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 D991 YLH registered?

D991 YLH is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D991 YLH safe to buy?

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