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E267 GLK

1987 BMW 525

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,958 mi
Last recorded142,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE267 GLK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 142,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 142,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 125,197 miles

nearside wiper split

Fail 17 Jul 2008 125,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust fouling on propshaft

nearside wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2007 106,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear axle beam mountings points slightly corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2007 105,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded and holed but not near any prescribed areas

rear axle beam mounting points slightly corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2006 100,189 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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E267 GLK is a 1987 BMW 525 in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E267 GLK, 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 E267 GLK registered?

E267 GLK is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is E267 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E267 GLK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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