MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,230 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and at rear of vehicle pipes are covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested Due to leak from pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Spring lower mount on shock excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and at rear of vehicle pipes are covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R damaged/cracked rubber (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near & off side slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N & O/S (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N & O/S (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M253 XBV is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 M253 XBV, 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 M253 XBV registered?
M253 XBV is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 1995.
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