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M53 XSP

1995 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,176 mi
Last recorded160,176 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 XSP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 160,176 miles

advice on o/s/f strut and slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes and keep eye on all tyers

Fail 7 Sep 2011 160,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

advice on o/s/f strut and slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes and keep eye on all tyers

Pass 13 Sep 2010 144,128 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 144,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 131,428 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 3 Sep 2009 131,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 4 Sep 2008 125,179 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 125,179 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 119,299 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose/rattling

o/s/r +n/s/r main suspension subframe carry bushes worn/detiorated ***borderline pass***

Fail 2 Aug 2007 119,299 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat shields loose/rattling

o/s/r +n/s/r main suspension subframe carry bushes worn/detiorated ***borderline pass***

Pass 25 Aug 2006 113,523 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 113,523 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel lines corroded

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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M53 XSP is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M53 XSP, 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 M53 XSP registered?

M53 XSP is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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