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M52 CTR

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,926 mi
Last recorded141,926 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 CTR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 141,926 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 138,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 135,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 125,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Apr 2020 121,448 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 121,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 121,258 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 121,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 120,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 118,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013
Fail 9 Nov 2013

Nearside Rear 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)

both front shocks worn

Pass 10 Nov 2012

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 104,501 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010
Pass 7 Nov 2009 101,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 97,439 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 86,627 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 82,952 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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M52 CTR is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 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 M52 CTR, 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 31 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M52 CTR?

You can check the full history of M52 CTR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M52 CTR registered?

M52 CTR is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M52 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M52 CTR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M52 CTR have outstanding finance?

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