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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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M178 PGM is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M178 PGM, 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 M178 PGM registered?
M178 PGM is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 February 1995.
Is M178 PGM safe to buy?
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