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M432 UMU

1995 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM432 UMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009

Parking brake efficiency minimum only.

Rear exhaust box very rusty but no leak detected at time of test.

Fail 4 Mar 2009

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested as engine overheating.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box very rusty but no leak detected at time of test.

Pass 22 Feb 2008

Digital mileage display not readable.

Fail 22 Feb 2008

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 92,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M432 UMU is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M432 UMU, 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

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What year was M432 UMU registered?

M432 UMU is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M432 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M432 UMU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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