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M269 PVR

1995 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,202 mi
Last recorded179,202 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM269 PVR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 179,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 173,915 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 173,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 169,137 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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M269 PVR is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M269 PVR, 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 M269 PVR?

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What year was M269 PVR registered?

M269 PVR is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M269 PVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M269 PVR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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