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M314 NEL

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,616 mi
Last recorded173,616 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM314 NEL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 173,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear subframe front mounts deteriorating

o/s front and o/s rear tyre walls deteriorating

Fail 13 Sep 2010 173,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear subframe front mounts deteriorating

o/s front and o/s rear tyre walls deteriorating

slow to pass emissions test

Fail 8 Jun 2009 167,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 167,566 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 165,065 miles

advise rear suspension mountings deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2006 151,021 miles

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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M314 NEL is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M314 NEL, 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 M314 NEL registered?

M314 NEL is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M314 NEL safe to buy?

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