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E975 DMA

1987 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

197,751 mi
Last recorded197,751 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE975 DMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 197,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 197,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 197,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 197,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 197,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 197,354 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 197,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 197,354 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 197,294 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also bulging (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CO emissions just passed after 2nd attempt

Headlights partially staying after switch is off

O/S rear indicator operate with reduced light output

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 198,909 miles

Front suspension knocking seems to be slight play in top mounts

N/S rear driveshaft outer c/v gaiter split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 198,909 miles

Front suspension knocking seems to be slight play in top mounts

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

N/S rear driveshaft outer c/v gaiter split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 195,199 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 195,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear outer c/v boot split

Fail 1 Nov 2010 195,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/Rear outer cv boot deteriorated.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 188,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 188,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 188,051 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E975 DMA is a 1987 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 E975 DMA, 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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E975 DMA is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E975 DMA safe to buy?

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