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M118 AOT

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,611 mi
Last recorded156,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 AOT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 156,611 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 156,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

ADVISE ENGINE BOILS

ADVISE FUEL LINES RUSTY UNDER CAR

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 155,049 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 154,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise chip in ns of windscreen

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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M118 AOT is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M118 AOT, 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

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What year was M118 AOT registered?

M118 AOT is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 1995.

Is M118 AOT safe to buy?

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