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M431 DLB

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

220,622 mi
Last recorded220,622 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 DLB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 220,622 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres badly worn inner edges,almost test failure.

Brake and fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside rear tyre badly worn outer edge and has nail in tread,almost test failure.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 209,111 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Brake and fuel pipes corroded on nearside rear of vehicle.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 209,111 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake and fuel pipes corroded on nearside rear of vehicle.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread badly worn on edges and close to limit.

Offside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 193,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 193,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres badly wearing inner edges.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 182,221 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside front fog lamp damaged.

Rear brake discs worn and scored.

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 182,221 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside front fog lamp damaged.

Rear brake discs worn and scored.

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 174,327 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 174,327 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 164,688 miles

All tyres close to limit and wearing edges.

Exhaust heat shields loose.

Rear seat worn.

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 164,688 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All tyres close to limit and wearing edges.

Exhaust heat shields loose.

Rear seat worn.

Rear windscreen wiper arm missing.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 154,545 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 154,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear suspention bushes worn

Pass 4 Aug 2006 144,179 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 144,179 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M431 DLB is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 M431 DLB, 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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M431 DLB is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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