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M137 BGO

1995 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,709 mi
Last recorded169,709 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 BGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2006 169,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 156,765 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 156,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M137 BGO is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Red 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 M137 BGO, 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 M137 BGO?

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What year was M137 BGO registered?

M137 BGO is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M137 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M137 BGO 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 M137 BGO have outstanding finance?

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