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M159 HAV

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,000 mi
Last recorded171,000 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 HAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 171,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 170,992 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 169,064 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 169,028 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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M159 HAV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M159 HAV, 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 M159 HAV registered?

M159 HAV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M159 HAV safe to buy?

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