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M374 CLT

1995 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,380 mi
Last recorded132,380 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM374 CLT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2008 132,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 132,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 129,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M374 CLT is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M374 CLT, 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 M374 CLT?

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What year was M374 CLT registered?

M374 CLT is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is M374 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M374 CLT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M374 CLT have outstanding finance?

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