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M443 BEY

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,401 mi
Last recorded73,401 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 BEY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,401 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 73,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,585 miles

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

rear directional tyres wrongway fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,278 miles

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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M443 BEY is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel 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 M443 BEY, 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 M443 BEY registered?

M443 BEY is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M443 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M443 BEY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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