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M961 XOU

1995 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,685 mi
Last recorded80,685 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 XOU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,970 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 72,677 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 69,595 miles

Lower radiator support slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,727 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 61,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 59,310 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 46,907 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 45,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2009
Pass 21 May 2008 41,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,532 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,990 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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M961 XOU is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M961 XOU, 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 M961 XOU registered?

M961 XOU is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 6 February 1995.

Is M961 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M961 XOU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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