1993 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · L581 CTN
1993 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 165,919 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L581 CTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 165,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L581 CTN Mileage History
- 11/01/2023141,032 mi
- 19/01/2024152,729 mi+11,697 mi
- 16/01/2025159,278 mi+6,549 mi
- 21/03/2025159,316 mi+38 mi
- 18/03/2026165,919 mi+6,603 mi
Average of roughly 7,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L581 CTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 525 (L581 CTN) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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