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M355 XBV

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,533 mi
Last recorded104,533 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 XBV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 104,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer tread area. On tread depth limit, !Advise replacement!

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,495 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 74,068 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 74,068 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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M355 XBV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M355 XBV, 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 M355 XBV registered?

M355 XBV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M355 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M355 XBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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