BMW 5251988 · 2.5L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 1988 BMW 525? It's a PETROL with a 2494cc engine showing 196,180 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.
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Full MOT History
MOT data last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:37:19 PM
This 1988 BMW 525 (F179 WLS) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2006 to April 2007, with 4 MOT tests on record.
Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 50% success rate (2 passes and 2 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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