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M126 NRH

1995 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,834 mi
Last recorded156,834 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 NRH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 156,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 158,826 miles

as prev test

Fail 15 Aug 2006 158,826 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion dev. on front and rear metal brake pipes.

corrosion dev. on metal fuel pipes.

rear outer subframe bushes splitting.

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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M126 NRH is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M126 NRH, 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 M126 NRH?

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What year was M126 NRH registered?

M126 NRH is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M126 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M126 NRH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M126 NRH have outstanding finance?

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