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M550 ACK

1995 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,068 mi
Last recorded214,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 ACK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 214,068 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 214,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 202,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 202,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 186,593 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 186,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M550 ACK 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 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 M550 ACK, 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 M550 ACK registered?

M550 ACK is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M550 ACK safe to buy?

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