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M372 AKF

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,568 mi
Last recorded135,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM372 AKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 135,568 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 135,142 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 135,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 129,021 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 122,950 miles

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

Outer both sides sill covers fitted

Rear subframe heavily covered with black paint

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,290 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust mid box coroded & rubber mountings weak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 120,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust mid box coroded & rubber mountings weak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 114,855 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust middle section weak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 114,818 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust middle section weak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight damp patch lower cooling radiator

Pass 23 Mar 2010 103,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,023 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 88,538 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 81,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust clamp corroding at gearbox mounting

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,798 miles

exhaust clamp corroding at gearbox mounting

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

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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M372 AKF is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M372 AKF, 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 M372 AKF registered?

M372 AKF is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M372 AKF safe to buy?

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