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M220 VVS

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,251 mi
Last recorded160,251 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM220 VVS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 160,251 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AT REAR.

L/H/F INDICATOR LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE AND L/H/F FOG LIGHT.

L/H/F SIDE LIGHT DULL.

L/H/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS STAYING ON?(WITHOUT LIGHTS ON).

R/H/F TYRE WEARING AT EDGES.

SLIGHT LEAK AT R/H/F STRUT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING IDLER.

SMALL TEAR AT DRIVERS WIPER BLADE.

WATER LEAK?

WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 155,827 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AT REAR.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK.

metal fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2007 154,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AT REAR.

FRONT TYRES WEARING AT INNER EDGES.

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

NAIL IN R/H/R TYRE TREAD.

REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING JOINTS.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 144,913 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS QUITE THIN.

L/H DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

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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M220 VVS is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M220 VVS, 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 M220 VVS?

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What year was M220 VVS registered?

M220 VVS is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M220 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M220 VVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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