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H938 XWR

1991 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

182,904 mi
Last recorded182,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 525143,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 XWR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2009 182,904 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 182,904 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 181,976 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant radiator leaking coolant

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust cat to centre section clamps broken

knocking noise coming from steering

nearside front anti-roll link bar ball joint rubber split

nearside front tyre tread cracking (235/45R17W)

nearside rear tyre tread cracking (235/45R17W)

offside front anti-roll link bar ball joint rubber split

offside front track rod end ball joint rubber split

offside front tyre tread cracking (235/45R17W)

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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H938 XWR is a 1991 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,638 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 H938 XWR, 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 35 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 H938 XWR registered?

H938 XWR is a 1991 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H938 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H938 XWR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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