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R640 XDM

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

227,767 mi
Last recorded227,767 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 XDM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 227,767 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 227,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 221,277 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 221,165 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 203,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged center mirror missing ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 186,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 176,470 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre perishing on wall

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 173,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2014 173,089 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2013 168,650 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 168,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 162,358 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear lens have been darkened

Fail 11 Jun 2012 162,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear light lens have been coloured/darkened.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 155,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 149,519 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 145,121 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 144,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s track rod end boot split

washers poor.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 134,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 121,406 miles

N/s/f tyre outer wall has slight damage.

Fail 23 Sep 2006 151,347 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/s/f tyre outer wall hac slight damage.

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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R640 XDM is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 R640 XDM, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R640 XDM registered?

R640 XDM is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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