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M237 TBL

1995 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 TBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009
Fail 19 Aug 2009

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 119,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 105,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,426 miles

Exhaust rear section holed and blowing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 91,652 miles

N/S/F - N/S/R - O/S/R tyres are worn severely on inner edges. Advise replacement ASAP

N/S/R tyre @ 2mm

O/S/F tyre worn severely on outer edge.

Rubber boot split on ball joint - O/S/F anti roll bar link

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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M237 TBL is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel 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 M237 TBL, 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 M237 TBL registered?

M237 TBL is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M237 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M237 TBL 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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