BMW 525i — Reliability by Year
3,336 vehicles · MOT data 1981–1987 · first-test pass rates
This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the BMW 525i was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →
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Best pass rate year
1987
100.0% pass rate · 324 vehicles
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Lowest pass rate year
1986
42.9% pass rate · 394 vehicles
| Year | Pass rate | Avg mileage | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 |
|
54,641 mi | 324 |
| 1986 |
|
140,178 mi | 394 |
| 1985 |
|
— | 511 |
| 1984 |
|
— | 536 |
| 1983 |
|
— | 651 |
| 1982 |
|
— | 754 |
| 1981 |
|
— | 166 |
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