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E63 KHT

1987 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE63 KHT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 121,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 119,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 117,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 117,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 116,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,664 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,114 miles

Offside Rear perished/cracked to the limit

Rear exhaust box is leaking

n/s windscreen washer just meeting the requirements

Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,503 miles

rear exhaust blow close to excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,970 miles

front tyre valves perished

Fail 19 Sep 2016 113,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyre valves perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,591 miles

both front tyres splitting on sidewalls

n/s/f shock damp

Fail 18 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip to screen

n/s washer poor

o/s headlamp chipped and condensated

slight play in steering system

Fail 19 Feb 2013 107,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip to screen

n/s washer poor

o/s headlamp chipped and condensated

slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Oct 2011 105,483 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 105,429 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

dampness around fuel filter

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs scorred

Fail 4 Oct 2010 99,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs scorred

Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 95,650 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,498 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 89,498 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,974 miles

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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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E63 KHT is a 1987 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E63 KHT, 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 E63 KHT registered?

E63 KHT is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 19 August 1987.

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