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M148 PMO

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,998 mi
Last recorded103,998 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 PMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 103,998 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 103,998 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,529 miles

brake pipes are starting to corrode

fuel pipes are heavily corroded

gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f anti roll bar link pin top dust cover is inescure

n/s/f tyre is damaged on outer side wall

o/s/f light cluster is full of water

Pass 27 Feb 2008 87,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

gearbox slight oil leak

nsf anti-roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,091 miles

see original vt32

Fail 1 Mar 2007 83,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

both front antiroll bar link pins dust covers split

both n/s tyres bold on edges

front discs worn

fuel pipes very rusty

plastic outer sill covers fitted not all testable items checked

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,361 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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M148 PMO is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M148 PMO, 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 M148 PMO registered?

M148 PMO is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M148 PMO safe to buy?

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