MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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M42 WYA is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M42 WYA, 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 M42 WYA registered?
M42 WYA is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 1995.
Is M42 WYA safe to buy?
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