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M303 SKL

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,650 mi
Last recorded183,650 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 183,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 169,960 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes. †

rear number plate in poor condition. †

Fail 6 Feb 2007 169,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

corrosion on rear brake pipe. †

rear number plate in poor condition. †

Fail 7 Feb 2006 152,174 miles

All the suspesion bushes have started to perish.

Both font brake flexi pipes have started to perish.

Both front anti-rollbar link rod ball joint covers are split.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

The off side raer seat belt does not always lock in place.

There is a water leak coming from the radiator area.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 152,174 miles

All the suspesion bushes have started to perish.

Both font brake flexi pipes have started to perish.

Both front anti-rollbar link rod ball joint covers are split.

The off side raer seat belt does not always lock in place.

There is a water leak coming from the radiator area.

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 SKL 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 SKL, 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 SKL registered?

M303 SKL is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M303 SKL safe to buy?

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