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E313 GLB

1987 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,799 mi
Last recorded136,799 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE313 GLB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 136,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 135,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 133,120 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 127,412 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe rusty x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 127,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

nearside outer sill corroded and holed not prescribed area

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 123,826 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

battery insecure failure next year

coil springs corroded

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges/ nsr perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2012 123,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

battery insecure failure next year

coil springs corroded

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges/ nsr perishing

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,862 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 121,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 115,186 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 115,186 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 103,426 miles

brake pedal sticks occasionally

n/s inner track rod end boot split

o/s front anti rollbar link boot split

slight play detected in steering box

Pass 17 Aug 2007 97,666 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 85,784 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 80,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2005 78,136 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 78,136 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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E313 GLB is a 1987 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E313 GLB, 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 E313 GLB registered?

E313 GLB is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E313 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E313 GLB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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