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E236 UBW

1987 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

274,073 mi
Last recorded274,073 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE236 UBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 274,073 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 270,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 265,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 264,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 264,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 263,599 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 263,588 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 262,177 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 259,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 253,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 253,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 248,419 miles

Nearside + Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2014 248,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside + Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 242,148 miles

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2012 237,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 233,856 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 229,482 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 229,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 221,821 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 215,062 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 207,941 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 207,898 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2006 201,663 miles

same as sheet no 200298456138

Fail 7 Jun 2006 201,652 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

considable damage to windscreen.

metal brake pipe to o/s/rear brake hose considabley corroded.

o/s outer trackrod end dust cover split.

under tray fitted.

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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E236 UBW is a 1987 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E236 UBW, 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 E236 UBW registered?

E236 UBW is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E236 UBW safe to buy?

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