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M2 KBC

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,153 mi
Last recorded120,153 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 KBC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 120,153 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 120,097 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 112,774 miles

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

centre cat box heat shied insecure

observed damage to o/s/f wing

slight corrosion on brake pipe across rear

slight leak at centre exhaust clamp

slight play in o/s/f steering box drop arm

slight split in o/s/f wiper

Fail 15 Mar 2008 112,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre cat box heat shied insecure

observed damage to o/s/f wing

slight corrosion on brake pipe across rear

slight leak at centre exhaust clamp

slight play in o/s/f steering box drop arm

slight split in o/s/f wiper

Fail 14 Mar 2007 103,332 miles

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

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

slight leak at centre exhaust joint

slight play in lower colunm u/j

Pass 14 Mar 2007 103,332 miles

slight leak at centre exhaust joint

slight play in lower colunm u/j

Pass 16 Mar 2006 96,389 miles

adv play in n/s lower ball joint †adv play in o/s of rack adv n/s head light adjusted

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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M2 KBC 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 57.1%.

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 M2 KBC, 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.

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What year was M2 KBC registered?

M2 KBC is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M2 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 KBC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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