1985 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · B476 EOE
1985 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1985. Recorded mileage 116,846 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,846 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
B476 EOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
- 116,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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B476 EOE Mileage History
- 21/03/2022115,959 mi
- 24/02/2023118,583 mi+2,624 mi
- 14/03/2023116,584 mi-1,999 mi
- 12/04/2024116,846 mi+262 mi
- 15/04/2024116,846 mi
Average of roughly 429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B476 EOE 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 1985 BMW 525 (B476 EOE) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2024 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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