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M170 XWE

1995 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,104 mi
Last recorded158,104 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 XWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 158,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

parking brake just met limit.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 158,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

parking brake just met limit.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 157,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 156,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 155,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 154,400 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 152,635 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 152,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 149,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 147,490 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 144,003 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 144,002 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 May 2007 139,378 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 135,954 miles

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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M170 XWE is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M170 XWE, 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.

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What year was M170 XWE registered?

M170 XWE is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 1995.

Is M170 XWE safe to buy?

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