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M140 WWX

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,456 mi
Last recorded176,456 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 WWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 176,456 miles

front pads look low

fuel pipes corroding at rear

slight play in steering

very bad oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 169,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 166,898 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 166,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 163,422 miles

n/s/r axle bush poor fuel pipes corroding bad do not leak at time off test

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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M140 WWX is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M140 WWX, 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 M140 WWX registered?

M140 WWX is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M140 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M140 WWX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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