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XBZ 7754

1993 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,547 mi
Last recorded172,547 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 525141,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 7754
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 172,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 172,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 170,317 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 170,239 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 166,977 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 166,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 163,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 163,916 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 161,192 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 161,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 154,610 miles

offside front stoneguard slightly fouling brake disc.

Fail 20 Dec 2006 154,362 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 147,095 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 147,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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XBZ 7754 is a 1993 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 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 XBZ 7754, 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 33 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 XBZ 7754 registered?

XBZ 7754 is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is XBZ 7754 safe to buy?

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