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XIL 6808

1995 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,299 mi
Last recorded107,299 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 6808
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,299 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 106,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 103,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 103,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 98,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 96,393 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 96,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,774 miles

front brake pads getting low

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate showing signs of damage

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner edges

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s hand brake effort lower in comparison to n/s

Fail 23 Feb 2013 94,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate showing signs of damage

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner edges

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s hand brake effort lower in comparison to n/s

Fail 25 Jun 2011 93,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front number plate showing signs of damage

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear hand brake effort lower in comparison to n/s

Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,108 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front number plate showing signs of damage

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear hand brake effort lower in comparison to n/s

Pass 18 Jul 2009 91,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 80,957 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 80,957 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XIL 6808 is a 1995 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XIL 6808, 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 XIL 6808 registered?

XIL 6808 is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is XIL 6808 safe to buy?

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