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M248 LWK

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

161,138 mi
Last recorded161,138 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 LWK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 161,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine missfiring may not pass emissions even with exhaust fixed

steering cver loose

Pass 15 Feb 2008 155,666 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 155,666 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 153,294 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 153,294 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 141,665 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 140,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake discs worn & pads look low † † †

Rear brake discs worn & scored

Slight play at steering wheel

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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M248 LWK is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol 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 M248 LWK, 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 M248 LWK registered?

M248 LWK is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M248 LWK safe to buy?

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