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L702 CPM

1994 BMW 525

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,433 mi
Last recorded163,433 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL702 CPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 163,433 miles

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

general under body corrosion

radiator support crossmember corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 163,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower radiator support bar heavily corroded ! Needs changing ASAP !!

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

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Monitor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 159,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,290 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 151,687 miles

Coil spring corroded all slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 151,687 miles

Coil spring corroded all slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 150,681 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 143,924 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 143,924 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 142,839 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 140,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play felt O/S steering joints

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 9 Jan 2013 135,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 132,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 127,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 123,440 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 15 Jan 2009 118,701 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 118,701 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 110,739 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 110,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 102,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 102,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 96,660 miles

rear silencer has blow

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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L702 CPM is a 1994 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L702 CPM, 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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L702 CPM is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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