BMW 325 Td (1993)
1993 BMW 325 Td
CarHunch is tracking 180 1993 BMW 325 Td vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1993 BMW 325 TD has a first-time pass rate of just 40%, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent in this cohort, and when failures do occur they're rare (0.01 per vehicle on average), suggesting any problems are minor rather than safety-critical.
These cars are old and genuinely well-used, sitting at a median mileage of 149,372 miles, so the low pass rate likely reflects age and wear rather than inherent design flaw. If you're considering one, budget for repairs at each test cycle and have a trusted diesel specialist inspect it thoroughly before purchase—these engines can run indefinitely if maintained, but neglected examples won't.
We have 180 1993 BMW 325 Td vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1993 BMW 325 Td
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a BMW 325 Td
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 177 | 0.4% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (2%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 BMW 325 Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 BMW 325 Td vehicles fall between 149,372 and 149,372 miles.
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