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C462 CTR

1985 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,839 mi
Last recorded109,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 525119,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 CTR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 109,839 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 109,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 109,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 109,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 109,691 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 106,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 103,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 100,399 miles

Nearside Front outer sill (jacking point) slightly corroded

Nearside Front steering idle arm bush slightly deteriorated, slight movement.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,254 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 97,254 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front steering idler arm bush has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 87,900 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,807 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,367 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,447 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,451 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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C462 CTR is a 1985 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1985 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 119,880 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 C462 CTR, 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 41 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 C462 CTR registered?

C462 CTR is a 1985 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C462 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C462 CTR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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