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BGZ 525

1987 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,759 mi
Last recorded50,759 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 525
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 50,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 50,234 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s links from axle to suspension arms x4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 50,078 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer bushes of cross tube deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,499 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 49,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,165 miles

o/s blade split.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,807 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,123 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,892 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

near side front brake pade warning wires fouling wheel, off side rear brake pad warning wires broken.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,892 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

near side front brake pade warning wires fouling wheel, off side rear brake pad warning wires broken.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,661 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 28,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,802 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 26,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 25,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 25,113 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BGZ 525 is a 1987 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 128,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGZ 525, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGZ 525?

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What year was BGZ 525 registered?

BGZ 525 is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is BGZ 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 525 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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