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M356 RTF

1995 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,126 mi
Last recorded128,126 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 RTF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 128,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 127,305 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 127,273 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 127,247 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,340 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 124,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 124,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 123,253 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 120,922 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,803 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.65 at tail pipe [0.97-1.03] (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,819 miles

rear brakes fluctuating slightly on rbt

Fail 26 Apr 2016 119,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes fluctuating slightly on rbt

Pass 16 Aug 2014 116,969 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 112,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 116,262 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 116,260 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,059 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 111,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,801 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 107,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 106,135 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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M356 RTF is a 1995 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1995 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 123,768 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M356 RTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M356 RTF registered?

M356 RTF is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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