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M454 AAR

1995 BMW 5 Series

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,529 mi
Last recorded107,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 AAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,380 miles

sill covers fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 100,378 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 92,600 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 92,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 84,572 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 84,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 80,178 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,903 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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M454 AAR is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M454 AAR, 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 M454 AAR registered?

M454 AAR is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M454 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M454 AAR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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