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FEP 1

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

59,632 mi
Last recorded59,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEP 1
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,736 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 92,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 59,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,603 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 81,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 R17 W run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 68,890 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 63,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 63,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,282 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,019 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,974 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 29,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2018 25,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and centre exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and centre exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,385 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,825 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,431 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,561 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 56,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,732 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,443 miles

ADVISE THE UNDERBODY OF THE CAR STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE STARTING TO GET A BIT RUSTY

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,136 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,812 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR HUBS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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)

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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FEP 1 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 FEP 1, 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.

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What year was FEP 1 registered?

FEP 1 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is FEP 1 safe to buy?

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