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M551 PDA

1995 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,343 mi
Last recorded178,343 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 PDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2007 178,343 miles

Bonnet does not secure closed

Bootlid button sticks in open position and hence does not secure closed

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

Offside Front Tyre is cracked and perished in tread area

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel upper covering loose

Pass 5 Sep 2006 172,809 miles

offside hand brake poor

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

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 PDA is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M551 PDA?

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What year was M551 PDA registered?

M551 PDA is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 1995.

Is M551 PDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M551 PDA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M551 PDA have outstanding finance?

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