1987 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · E332 KUL
1987 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 155,774 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E332 KUL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2026
- 155,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E332 KUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 525 (E332 KUL) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
E332 KUL Mileage History
- 18/08/2023151,743 mi
- 09/04/2025155,774 mi+4,031 mi
- 15/04/2025155,774 mi
- 15/05/2026155,774 mi
Average of roughly 1,471 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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