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M130 XYA

1995 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,844 mi
Last recorded189,844 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM130 XYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 189,844 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 176,781 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 176,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 169,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 154,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 148,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 137,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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M130 XYA is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 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 M130 XYA, 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 31 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 M130 XYA registered?

M130 XYA is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 1995.

Is M130 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M130 XYA 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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