MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear axle carrier bushes split
front to rear brake pipe corroding + rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear axle carrier bushes split
front to rear brake pipe corroding + rear brake pipes
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges + close to limit
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wipers not working on slow speed
rear brake hose ferruls starting to corrode
slight play in steering idler
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M470 MPL is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M470 MPL, 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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How do I check the history of M470 MPL?
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What year was M470 MPL registered?
M470 MPL is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 June 1995.
Is M470 MPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M470 MPL shows 6 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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