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M267 SMV

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,812 mi
Last recorded160,812 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM267 SMV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 160,812 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 157,520 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 157,520 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 149,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 141,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 139,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 138,090 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 138,090 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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M267 SMV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M267 SMV, 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 M267 SMV registered?

M267 SMV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M267 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M267 SMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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