1985 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · B368 MPF
1985 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 127,375 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B368 MPF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 127,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B368 MPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW 525 (B368 MPF) between October 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
B368 MPF Mileage History
- 09/10/2006124,506 mi
- 28/09/2007124,689 mi+183 mi
- 17/10/2008124,786 mi+97 mi
- 26/10/2009125,062 mi+276 mi
- 27/10/2009125,062 mi
- 02/11/2010125,494 mi+432 mi
- 16/11/2011125,908 mi+414 mi
- 14/11/2012126,399 mi+491 mi
- 20/11/2013126,881 mi+482 mi
- 30/11/2013126,884 mi+3 mi
- 16/06/2017127,019 mi+135 mi
- 02/08/2022127,360 mi+341 mi
- 02/08/2022127,360 mi
- 25/06/2023127,364 mi+4 mi
- 03/05/2024127,365 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/2025127,375 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 153 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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