1987 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · E540 BMV
1987 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 182,760 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2693cc
E540 BMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 182,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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E540 BMV Mileage History
- 27/07/2023182,773 mi
- 18/07/2024182,760 mi-13 mi
- 19/07/2024182,780 mi+20 mi
- 21/07/2025182,760 mi-20 mi
- 21/07/2025182,760 mi
Average of roughly -7 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E540 BMV 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 1987 BMW 525 (E540 BMV) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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