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L696 XDX

1993 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

252,063 mi
Last recorded252,063 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 XDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 252,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 242,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 226,630 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 207,574 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

signs of diesel on underside of vehicle.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 200,697 miles

steering box has slight freeplay at shaft to droplink

Pass 25 Nov 2005 196,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 196,000 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L696 XDX is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L696 XDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L696 XDX registered?

L696 XDX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L696 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L696 XDX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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