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P79 XDD

1996 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,413 mi
Last recorded143,413 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 XDD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 143,413 miles

off side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 143,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner brake pads appear to be worn low/osr brake disc in a poor condition/slight play in ns steering rack arm

Fail 2 Dec 2011 143,386 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 140,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 133,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 128,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 125,420 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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P79 XDD is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 137,025 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 P79 XDD, 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 30 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P79 XDD registered?

P79 XDD is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P79 XDD safe to buy?

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