MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
o/s washer not working
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
o/s washer not working
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
tyres deteriorated all around
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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E262 VKM is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 E262 VKM, 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.
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What year was E262 VKM registered?
E262 VKM is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 1987.
Is E262 VKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E262 VKM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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