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L970 AUT

1994 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

91,052 mi
Last recorded91,052 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 AUT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,052 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 83,752 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 83,677 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 71,123 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 65,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 56,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 54,568 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 54,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 53,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,215 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 52,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,437 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,692 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 50,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,841 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 49,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,968 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 48,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,866 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 47,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,896 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,385 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,851 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,441 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 42,441 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,034 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,789 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 38,303 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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L970 AUT is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L970 AUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L970 AUT registered?

L970 AUT is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L970 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L970 AUT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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