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M561 FBJ

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,412 mi
Last recorded186,412 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 FBJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2008 186,412 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 186,412 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 184,334 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 184,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 181,356 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 181,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s sun viser insucure

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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M561 FBJ is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 M561 FBJ, 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 M561 FBJ?

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What year was M561 FBJ registered?

M561 FBJ is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 1995.

Is M561 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M561 FBJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M561 FBJ have outstanding finance?

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