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M138 PDA

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,377 mi
Last recorded127,377 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 PDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 127,377 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 124,330 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 121,638 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 118,620 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 118,620 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 114,002 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 107,118 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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M138 PDA is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M138 PDA, 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 M138 PDA registered?

M138 PDA is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 April 1995.

Is M138 PDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 PDA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M138 PDA have outstanding finance?

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