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B4 CTC

1993 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,141 mi
Last recorded136,141 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 CTC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 136,141 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

boot will not open

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2009 136,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

boot will not open

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 132,833 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 132,833 miles

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

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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B4 CTC is a 1993 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 CTC, 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 33 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 CTC registered?

B4 CTC is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is B4 CTC safe to buy?

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