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M220 YSF

1995 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

201,577 mi
Last recorded201,577 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM220 YSF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 201,577 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 201,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 177,993 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 177,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 155,022 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 155,022 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 154,844 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excessive oil leak from engine

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 YSF is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 M220 YSF, 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

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What year was M220 YSF registered?

M220 YSF is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 May 1995.

Is M220 YSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M220 YSF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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