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ELO 934T

1987 BMW 525

Brown Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,992 mi
Last recorded143,992 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 525128,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELO 934T
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 143,992 miles

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension arms

Fail 26 Jan 2026 143,986 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension arms

Pass 5 Feb 2025 143,922 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension arms

Pass 18 Jan 2024 143,894 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on both sills

Pass 2 Feb 2023 143,865 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2022 143,806 miles

front and rear tyres have cracking or perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,722 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Fail 27 Jan 2021 143,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,695 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 143,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 143,657 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 143,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 143,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 143,450 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 143,208 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 142,835 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 142,835 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 142,442 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 141,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 140,891 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front steering idlers have slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2011 140,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front steering idlers have slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2010 139,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 137,483 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 135,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 131,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 127,985 miles

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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ELO 934T is a 1987 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ELO 934T, 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

How do I check the history of ELO 934T?

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What year was ELO 934T registered?

ELO 934T is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is ELO 934T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELO 934T shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELO 934T have outstanding finance?

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