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E554 COO

1987 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

112,207 mi
Last recorded112,207 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 COO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 112,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 111,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 109,592 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 107,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,037 miles

slight imbalance park brake

Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,728 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 101,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 100,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,070 miles

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front shocks have slight misting of oil

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,841 miles

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,360 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,048 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 77,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,568 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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E554 COO is a 1987 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E554 COO, 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 E554 COO registered?

E554 COO is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is E554 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E554 COO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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