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M146 XRF

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,351 mi
Last recorded181,351 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 XRF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 181,351 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 177,408 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 177,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

ALL FUEL PIPES CORODING

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 173,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 169,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

unable to fully asses outer sills due to covers fitted

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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M146 XRF is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol 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 M146 XRF, 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 M146 XRF registered?

M146 XRF is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M146 XRF safe to buy?

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