CarVerify

Free Car Check

M362 FWV

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3795cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

335,538 mi
Last recorded335,538 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM362 FWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 335,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 335,472 miles

Exhaust mounts failing, advise attending to

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise new link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise new link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 326,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 319,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 312,049 miles

Nearside handbrake slow to work

Fail 1 Feb 2017 312,048 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside handbrake slow to work

Pass 4 Feb 2016 305,681 miles

General condition represents the age of the vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2010 305,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 302,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded lightly

both rear brake hoses have signs of light rubbing, notiing appears to interfear with them though

Pass 6 Mar 2007 297,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 278,167 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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M362 FWV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M362 FWV, 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

How do I check the history of M362 FWV?

You can check the full history of M362 FWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M362 FWV registered?

M362 FWV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M362 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M362 FWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M362 FWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M362 FWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.