1988 BMW 525 2.7L Petrol · E625 HLC
1988 BMW 525 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 102,033 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E625 HLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 102,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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E625 HLC 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 1988 BMW 525 (E625 HLC) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
E625 HLC Mileage History
- 21/09/202199,349 mi
- 03/10/2022100,106 mi+757 mi
- 12/10/2023100,493 mi+387 mi
- 16/10/2024101,001 mi+508 mi
- 17/10/2025102,033 mi+1,032 mi
Average of roughly 659 miles per year across 5 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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