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C100 JET

1987 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC100 JET
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,727 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,168 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 94,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 93,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,246 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 91,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,853 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,928 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2013 79,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,023 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,023 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,258 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,270 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,624 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,163 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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C100 JET is a 1987 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C100 JET, 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

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What year was C100 JET registered?

C100 JET is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is C100 JET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C100 JET shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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