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L708 JJH

1994 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

242,266 mi
Last recorded242,266 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 JJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 242,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 234,766 miles

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

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

sils corroded at jacking points

Pass 22 Jun 2021 228,401 miles

Offside Front lower wing corroded

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

sills corroded at jacking points

Fail 21 Jun 2021 228,400 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front lower wing corroded

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

sills corroded at jacking points

Pass 7 Jun 2019 225,595 miles

Both sills corroded at jack points.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing badly corroded.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 217,412 miles

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

Under side of vehicle very rusty.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 217,404 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under side of vehicle very rusty.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 215,224 miles

both front + rear brake pipes heavily corroded + front to rear pipe

both rear axle bushes split

corrosion not through all skins outer + inner sills + floor pans + boot floor

front brake pads look thin

nail in n/s/r tyre

vehicle emitting black smoke + emissions close to limit

Pass 20 Jun 2016 213,573 miles

all brake pipes corroding

both front brake hoses perishing

corrosion not through all skins front + rear outer sills + boot floor

vehicle emits some black smoke

welding repair undersealed

Fail 9 Jun 2016 213,560 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all brake pipes corroding

both front brake hoses perishing

corrosion not through all skins front + rear outer sills + boot floor

Pass 20 May 2015 210,381 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 205,438 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 205,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 195,734 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 189,092 miles

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 189,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 179,867 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 172,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 165,573 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 156,987 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 156,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 146,756 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE LIKELY TO EXPOSE CORD.! †O/S/R TYRE AT T.W.I AROUND CENTRE OF TREAD.!

CHANGE O/S/F TYRE FOR SPARE;CORD JUST STARTING TO SHOW.!

Fail 17 May 2007 146,751 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE LIKELY TO EXPOSE CORD.! †O/S/R TYRE AT TREAD WEAR INDICATOR AROUND CENTRE OF TREAD.! †N/S/F HEADLIGHT OUTPUT TARNISHED ALSO PAINT OVER SPRAY ON HEADLIGHT LENS.

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

( WARNING ) O/S/F TYRE JUST STARTING TO SHOW CORD ON OUTSIDE EDGE.!!

Pass 30 Mar 2006 134,892 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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L708 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L708 JJH, 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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L708 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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