1987 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · E192 ECW
1987 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 155,567 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E192 ECW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 155,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E192 ECW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 525 (E192 ECW) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Patch not seamed welded on the”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
E192 ECW Mileage History
- 14/10/2022154,988 mi
- 21/10/2022154,989 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/2023155,066 mi+77 mi
- 15/11/2024155,567 mi+501 mi
Average of roughly 277 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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