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BMW 525E

1984 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,608 mi
Last recorded111,608 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 525110,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 525E
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 111,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 111,293 miles

all tyres slightly perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2022 111,167 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,967 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,733 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,541 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 108,902 miles

slight play in offside drag link end

Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,889 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 105,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2014 105,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,840 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 103,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 60,579 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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BMW 525E is a 1984 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1984 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,154 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 BMW 525E, 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 42 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 BMW 525E?

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What year was BMW 525E registered?

BMW 525E is a 1984 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is BMW 525E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 525E shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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