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M824 XWC

1995 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

156,569 mi
Last recorded156,569 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM824 XWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 156,569 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 156,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 156,327 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 156,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 155,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 155,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 155,049 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 153,917 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 145,107 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 141,550 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 135,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 133,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 129,922 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 124,800 miles

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

bothside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 124,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

bothside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2010 120,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,164 miles

rear number starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Nov 2009 117,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2008 114,062 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Nov 2007 110,524 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 110,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 104,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 99,606 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 99,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M824 XWC is a 1995 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M824 XWC, 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 M824 XWC registered?

M824 XWC is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M824 XWC safe to buy?

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