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M142 PDA

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,584 mi
Last recorded102,584 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 PDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2007 102,584 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 102,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 171,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

both rear axle carrier bushes splitting.

front brake discs becoming pitted.

front brake pipes corroding.

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

fuel tank breather pipe corroded.

rear parking brake travel long.

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 171,851 miles

both rear axle carrier bushes splitting.

front brake discs becoming pitted.

front brake pipes corroding.

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

fuel tank breather pipe corroded.

rear parking brake travel long.

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 171,715 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front screen delaminating

wiper blades smearing

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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M142 PDA is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M142 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.

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What year was M142 PDA registered?

M142 PDA is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M142 PDA safe to buy?

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