Xm 2.5 td estate

[Xmpower]

Hi
Sadly having to scrap my car
2.5 td engine superb g box superb everything works all electrics etc
Few dents and age mean I have to let it go (misses wants something newer)
Anyone out there wanting any bits or ideally buy the car complete
Recent x5 spheres
New battery
To all BMW lovers -I used to own a e34 525 tds estate before the fuel pump went
Bought the xm as a stop gap over a year ago and it was head and shoulders a
Better car
Economy power etc etc
Hey Ho needs must
If you need anything e mail me

[citroenxm]

Prehaps a location and even more actual spec of car might help potentials.. you could be anywhere

We all already know the xm is streets ahead of bmw on here thats why we already own xm

[kingp]

Question, Why is it for scrap? Is its MOT and Tax out and simply needs some repairs to get thru?

[Xmpower]

Hello
Apologies for the lack of info
It's a 1997 vsx 2.5td
Tax till end October, mot mid November 13
I am based in the north east (Redcar by the sea which is near to Stockton on tees)
I am the third owner
Previous owner Citreon enthusiast had replaced the timing belts and all the spheres, but sadly just recently it has been leaking fluid from the osf wheel area, I have been informed by a chap on the forum that it will not be the Actual sphere but a rubber pipe which apparently perishes.
Overall condition few minor dents, worst being a scrape to the near side not that bad really but it is there previous owner mis judged a gate whilst reversing, osf wing has rust around 3 inches by 2 inches near to the drivers door.
Tiny cigarette burn on drivers seat (previous owners), abs light stays on and occasionally the air bag light flashes,
Mechanically it's spot on, I have used he car on numerous long distance journeys returning 40 mpg and that wasn't hanging around,
All the electrics work, tow bar, standard sound system was removed for a CD player.
I would love to keep her (even thinking of parking it up and just leaving it)
Mot wise I'm convinced the leak would be an issue, abs light is on and both front tyres are down to around 2-3 mm but the spare is new,
Some advise please
I have always owned BMWs as mentioned this was supposed to be a short stop gap car but I can see the addiction there great cars.
Thanks

[Xmpower]

Sorry I have all the original hand books, and it's registered 14-11-1996 not 1997
Has the full load cover, suspension goes up and down when required to do so,
Thanks

[Dieselman]

That leaking strut return pipe costs £10, but often just needs the end trimming back a bit and refitting.

[Xmpower]

That's great thanks I will have a look today

[Dieselman]

The ABS light might well just be the sensor connector being corroded, failing that a sensor.

[kingp]

Or grunge between the sensor and the ring

[citroenmad]

I'm pretty local to you, just Hartlepool.

What mileage has it done?

What would you be looking for to take it complete?

Thanks.