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M303 CVG

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,001 mi
Last recorded165,001 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 CVG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 165,001 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 159,282 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 159,281 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 151,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2006 151,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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M303 CVG is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M303 CVG, 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 M303 CVG registered?

M303 CVG is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M303 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M303 CVG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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