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M238 CLF

1995 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,775 mi
Last recorded92,775 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 CLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,775 miles

Brake warning light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,508 miles

HEAVY CORROSSION ON PARTS OF EXHAUST SYSTEM

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S/R LAMP UNIT HAS CORROSSION IN BULB HOLDERS

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,814 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH CLOSE TO LIMIT

OUTER SKIN OF REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,213 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Panal brake warning light on

Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake warning light on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M238 CLF is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M238 CLF, 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 M238 CLF registered?

M238 CLF is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is M238 CLF safe to buy?

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