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M207 CAV

1995 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,571 mi
Last recorded193,571 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 CAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2008 193,571 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear pitman arm has slight play in bush

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 193,571 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear pitman arm has slight play in bush

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2007 182,832 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear metal fuel line slightly corroded

nearside front spring cap corroded

offside front spring cap corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 182,832 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear metal fuel line slightly corroded

nearside front spring cap corroded

offside front spring cap corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 173,842 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres low on both edges.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 163,696 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 163,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s inner sill 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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M207 CAV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M207 CAV, 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 M207 CAV registered?

M207 CAV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is M207 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M207 CAV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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