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E671 ELR

1987 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE671 ELR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 114,835 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 112,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 107,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,067 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 105,889 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,772 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,548 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,350 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 105,010 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,893 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 104,572 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 104,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 103,540 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,241 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 102,505 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 100,586 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Minor body damage N/S/R and under bumper O/S/F

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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E671 ELR 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 100%.

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 E671 ELR, 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 E671 ELR registered?

E671 ELR is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E671 ELR safe to buy?

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