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DCZ 1735

1991 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,186 mi
Last recorded157,186 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2005
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1735
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2005 157,186 miles

EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR CONNECTIONS.

O/S/F + BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD.

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

POWER STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK.

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 157,186 miles

EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR CONNECTIONS.

O/S/F + BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD.

POWER STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK.

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

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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DCZ 1735 is a 1991 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 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 DCZ 1735, 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 35 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DCZ 1735?

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What year was DCZ 1735 registered?

DCZ 1735 is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is DCZ 1735 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 1735 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DCZ 1735 have outstanding finance?

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