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M162 XVX

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,416 mi
Last recorded184,416 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 XVX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 184,416 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 184,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 184,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 183,727 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 183,655 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 178,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs rusted

front discs rusted

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 22 Oct 2018 177,995 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle over heating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested vehicle over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs rusted

Front tyres distorted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs rusted

Rear tyres distorted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 176,195 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 165,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 164,311 miles

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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M162 XVX is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M162 XVX, 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

How do I check the history of M162 XVX?

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What year was M162 XVX registered?

M162 XVX is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M162 XVX safe to buy?

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