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M551 EWV

1995 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,885 mi
Last recorded133,885 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 EWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 133,885 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

advise slight rust around fuel filler cap

all tyres perrishing and cracked on side walls

both front link rod boots split

both front wipers split

crack in o/s/f/ headlight lens

exhaust cat heat sheild loose

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f wing mirror insecure

rear fuel pipes rusty

rear number plate slightly faded

trim covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2009 133,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

advise slight rust around fuel filler cap

all tyres perrishing and cracked on side walls

both front link rod boots split

both front wipers split

crack in o/s/f/ headlight lens

exhaust cat heat sheild loose

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f wing mirror insecure

rear fuel pipes rusty

rear number plate slightly faded

trim covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 132,667 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres have perish cracks

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s outer headlamp lens

plastic outer sill panel covers fitted

surface rust to fuel pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2007 127,012 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 127,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

slight play in steering column bottom bush

surface corrosion to frount to rear fuel pipes

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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M551 EWV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M551 EWV, 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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M551 EWV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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