MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,885 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M551 EWV safe to buy?
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