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M453 CCS

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

180,508 mi
Last recorded180,508 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 CCS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 180,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 170,055 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 170,055 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2006 70,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad warning light showing on ramp

Steering box has slight play and fluid seapage

Fail 15 Jun 2006 69,694 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear 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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M453 CCS is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M453 CCS, 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 M453 CCS registered?

M453 CCS is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M453 CCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M453 CCS shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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