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M226 VMM

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,153 mi
Last recorded97,153 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 VMM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,140 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2008 95,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 90,311 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 90,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 24 Feb 2006 80,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M226 VMM is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M226 VMM, 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 M226 VMM?

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What year was M226 VMM registered?

M226 VMM is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M226 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 VMM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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