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M127 YRV

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,414 mi
Last recorded185,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM127 YRV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 185,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 184,525 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 183,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 181,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 178,479 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 178,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 175,969 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 173,376 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 171,017 miles

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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M127 YRV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M127 YRV, 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 M127 YRV?

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What year was M127 YRV registered?

M127 YRV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M127 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M127 YRV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M127 YRV have outstanding finance?

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