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LXI 835

1995 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,154 mi
Last recorded158,154 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 525140,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 835
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 158,154 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 148,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 139,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes have surface rust on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2009 139,635 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes have surface rust on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2008 130,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

lense c over missing on offside rear number plate light

rear number plate delaminating

scrath on windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2008 130,399 miles

lense c over missing on offside rear number plate light

rear number plate delaminating

scrath on windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2007 125,421 miles

freeplay found in steering box, just within legal limit

fuel pipe around side of fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2006 123,061 miles

advise rear number plate in poor condition

advise slight play in stearing box

oil leak

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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LXI 835 is a 1995 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXI 835, 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 LXI 835 registered?

LXI 835 is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 1995.

Is LXI 835 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXI 835 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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