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L469 CKG

1994 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

92,231 mi
Last recorded92,231 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL469 CKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 92,231 miles

N/S Parking brake readings slightly low

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box - slight weep

Fail 1 Oct 2025 92,221 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

N/S Parking brake readings slightly low

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box - slight weep

Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box- slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,918 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion on fuel line near fuel tank

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,249 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,268 miles

N/S Park reading lower than expected

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering box weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking Pipe unions leaking x 2 (5.3.5 (c))

N/S Park reading lower than expected

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering box weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 88,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected Suspension pipes to valve - Heavily corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To o/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,271 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface coorosion on pipe , may require attention (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel pipes corroded may require attention ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right side lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,857 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,853 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,835 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning lamp illuminated (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,177 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,296 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,399 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,370 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 61,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,582 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,555 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,356 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,125 miles

ABS LIGHT COMES ON NOW WHEN YOU FIRST PUT IN THE KEY.START ENGINE.LIGHT GOES OUT.SWITCH OFF.GO TO IGNITION ABS LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON. YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE KEY AND WAIT FOR DASHBOARD BEEPS. AND THEN START OVER AS ABOVE.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 46,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,695 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar link rod rubber boot split.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,928 miles

unable to see brake pads

Fail 17 Mar 2008 38,928 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

unable to see brake pads

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,305 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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L469 CKG is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L469 CKG, 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.

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L469 CKG is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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