1986 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · C700 EKN
1986 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1986. Recorded mileage 61,558 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2693cc
C700 EKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 61,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C700 EKN Mileage History
- 12/06/202360,360 mi
- 30/05/202460,799 mi+439 mi
- 23/06/202560,970 mi+171 mi
- 22/06/202661,472 mi+502 mi
- 01/07/202661,558 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C700 EKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 525 (C700 EKN) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
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