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M418 VWY

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,045 mi
Last recorded176,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 VWY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 176,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 174,795 miles

metal fuel pipes apear corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 172,877 miles

exhaust system heavy corrosion

front cross member corroded

o/s/r panel corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 172,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system heavy corrosion

front cross member corroded

o/s/r panel corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 170,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads getting low and walls starting to perrish

exhaust outer covers corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

warning lamp on possible pads

Fail 24 Jan 2014 170,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads getting low and walls starting to perrish

exhaust outer covers corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

warning lamp on possible pads

Pass 28 Jan 2013 168,790 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust silencer covers corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 166,323 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded ( all )

n/s & o/s outer steering arm gaiters split

n/s & o/s suspension arm joint gaiter split

unspecified warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 163,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in front struts

Fail 22 Jan 2010 162,183 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 162,183 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 160,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 157,800 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 154,644 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 149,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wall starting to crack

offside rear tyre worn on edge

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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M418 VWY is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M418 VWY, 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 M418 VWY registered?

M418 VWY is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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