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L1 CTB

2025 BMW 520

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,496 mi
Last recorded85,496 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 CTB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2025
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 R17 Tread - 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 R17 Tread - 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,558 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 runflat 3.1mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 runflat 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,926 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,926 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 56,400 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 42,767 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 35,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,245 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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L1 CTB is a 2025 BMW 520 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L1 CTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 1 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L1 CTB?

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What year was L1 CTB registered?

L1 CTB is a 2025 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2025.

Is L1 CTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 CTB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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