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M271 GGF

1995 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,621 mi
Last recorded179,621 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 GGF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 179,621 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 179,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 167,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 161,357 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 167,284 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 158,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 151,522 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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M271 GGF is a 1995 BMW M5 in Grey with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 123,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M271 GGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M271 GGF registered?

M271 GGF is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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