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E67 HWK

1987 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,657 mi
Last recorded96,657 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE67 HWK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 96,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm on ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 4 Dec 2025 96,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm on ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule top calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 96,309 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,292 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,197 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,064 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 96,063 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 95,820 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Nov 2017 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 94,921 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,788 miles

both sides rear tyres walls cracking

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,453 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 94,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres have age cracks

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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E67 HWK is a 1987 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E67 HWK, 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 E67 HWK registered?

E67 HWK is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E67 HWK safe to buy?

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