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M338 KDV

1995 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,147 mi
Last recorded100,147 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 KDV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 100,147 miles

rear trailing arm bushes need renewing before next mot test nearside and offside

Fail 24 Jan 2008 100,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear trailing arm bushes need renewing before next mot test nearside and offside

Pass 26 Jan 2007 97,363 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 94,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M338 KDV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M338 KDV, 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 M338 KDV registered?

M338 KDV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M338 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M338 KDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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