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L812 CTT

1994 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

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Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 CTT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026
Pass 24 Jul 2014 186,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 183,368 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 181,378 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 181,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 180,601 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber perished

Fail 28 Jul 2008 180,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 13 Jun 2006 176,689 miles

SLIGHT PERISHING ON CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING

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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L812 CTT is a 1994 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L812 CTT, 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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What year was L812 CTT registered?

L812 CTT is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is L812 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L812 CTT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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