1985 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · B191 SFH
1985 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 07/01/1985. Recorded mileage 122,593 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2693cc
B191 SFH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 122,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B191 SFH Mileage History
- 27/10/200593,539 mi
- 19/10/200694,348 mi+809 mi
- 19/10/200694,348 mi
- 22/11/200795,098 mi+750 mi
- 23/11/200795,102 mi+4 mi
- 22/06/201095,328 mi+226 mi
- 22/06/201198,254 mi+2,926 mi
- 24/06/201198,245 mi-9 mi
- 31/08/2012103,222 mi+4,977 mi
- 07/06/2014105,872 mi+2,650 mi
- 10/11/2015106,533 mi+661 mi
- 13/11/2015106,533 mi
- 17/11/2016107,686 mi+1,153 mi
- 08/06/2018107,945 mi+259 mi
- 08/06/2018107,945 mi
- 28/06/2019109,964 mi+2,019 mi
- 12/03/2021114,596 mi+4,632 mi
- 17/06/2022114,682 mi+86 mi
- 26/07/2022114,697 mi+15 mi
- 28/07/2023118,397 mi+3,700 mi
- 28/08/2024121,650 mi+3,253 mi
- 20/08/2025122,593 mi+943 mi
Average of roughly 1,466 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B191 SFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW 525 (B191 SFH) between October 2005 and August 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (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 Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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