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AKZ 4509

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,059 mi
Last recorded156,059 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4509
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 156,059 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 156,059 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 143,951 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 131,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 122,242 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 112,346 miles

both front tyres getting low outside edge

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AKZ 4509 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 134,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKZ 4509, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AKZ 4509?

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What year was AKZ 4509 registered?

AKZ 4509 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is AKZ 4509 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 4509 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKZ 4509 have outstanding finance?

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