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M31 VOY

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 VOY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 discs corroded and pitted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rest of brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rest of brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,401 miles

o/s/f bottom arm slight play in joint

rear fuel pipe over tank corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear fuel pipe over tank corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 94,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 94,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,888 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 88,886 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,966 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,765 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 76,739 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,122 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 72,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 69,143 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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M31 VOY is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M31 VOY, 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 M31 VOY registered?

M31 VOY is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M31 VOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 VOY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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