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EJC 56X

1987 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,439 mi
Last recorded165,439 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJC 56X
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 165,439 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 165,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 165,279 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 161,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 151,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 144,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 138,840 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 138,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 130,366 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 130,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 115,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 101,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,445 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 88,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 72,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,665 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,273 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 57,221 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 51,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,368 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,607 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 33,605 miles

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

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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EJC 56X is a 1987 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EJC 56X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJC 56X registered?

EJC 56X is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is EJC 56X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJC 56X shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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