1987 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · C100 JET
1987 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 97,727 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C100 JET Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 97,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C100 JET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 525 (C100 JET) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
C100 JET Mileage History
- 17/01/200663,163 mi
- 16/01/200764,624 mi+1,461 mi
- 15/01/200867,270 mi+2,646 mi
- 13/01/200969,258 mi+1,988 mi
- 12/01/201071,834 mi+2,576 mi
- 18/01/201174,224 mi+2,390 mi
- 17/01/201277,023 mi+2,799 mi
- 17/01/201277,023 mi
- 21/01/201379,613 mi+2,590 mi
- 21/01/201379,613 mi
- 20/01/201481,553 mi+1,940 mi
- 22/01/201583,693 mi+2,140 mi
- 21/01/201685,928 mi+2,235 mi
- 09/01/201787,863 mi+1,935 mi
- 22/01/201889,853 mi+1,990 mi
- 08/01/201991,241 mi+1,388 mi
- 08/01/201991,246 mi+5 mi
- 14/01/202093,170 mi+1,924 mi
- 14/01/202093,170 mi
- 14/01/202194,168 mi+998 mi
- 14/01/202194,168 mi
- 21/01/202295,171 mi+1,003 mi
- 23/01/202396,036 mi+865 mi
- 16/01/202496,856 mi+820 mi
- 17/01/202597,522 mi+666 mi
- 20/01/202697,727 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 1,728 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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