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B12 CJT

1994 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,743 mi
Last recorded156,743 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 CJT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 156,743 miles

Drivers seat worn to excess.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2008 147,962 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers seat badly worn.

Fail 29 May 2008 147,962 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat badly worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 137,353 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 129,095 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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B12 CJT is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 143,242 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 B12 CJT, 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 32 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 B12 CJT registered?

B12 CJT is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is B12 CJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 CJT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B12 CJT have outstanding finance?

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