1988 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · E562 UJW
1988 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 105,007 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E562 UJW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2021
- 105,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E562 UJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 525 (E562 UJW) between April 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2021 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
E562 UJW Mileage History
- 04/04/200694,737 mi
- 14/04/200795,093 mi+356 mi
- 08/04/200895,653 mi+560 mi
- 31/03/200995,826 mi+173 mi
- 15/04/201096,870 mi+1,044 mi
- 13/04/201197,551 mi+681 mi
- 10/04/201299,556 mi+2,005 mi
- 13/04/201299,563 mi+7 mi
- 12/04/2013100,322 mi+759 mi
- 12/04/2013100,322 mi
- 01/04/2014100,500 mi+178 mi
- 09/04/2015100,798 mi+298 mi
- 19/03/2016103,806 mi+3,008 mi
- 09/12/2017105,004 mi+1,198 mi
- 08/12/2018105,007 mi+3 mi
- 28/12/2019105,007 mi
- 17/07/2021105,007 mi
Average of roughly 672 miles per year across 17 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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