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M181 TNE

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

208,062 mi
Last recorded208,062 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 TNE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 208,062 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 208,052 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 201,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 196,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 193,225 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 188,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 183,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 177,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2006 171,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M181 TNE is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M181 TNE, 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 M181 TNE registered?

M181 TNE is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 1995.

Is M181 TNE safe to buy?

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