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M128 MPE

1995 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

133,924 mi
Last recorded133,924 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2006
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM128 MPE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2006 133,924 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 133,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 133,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M128 MPE is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 M128 MPE, 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 M128 MPE registered?

M128 MPE is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M128 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M128 MPE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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