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M562 EWV

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,993 mi
Last recorded117,993 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 EWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 117,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 117,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 117,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 115,651 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,037 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 110,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,176 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,153 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 105,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,975 miles

rear axle front donut bushes starting to wear

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 98,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 95,498 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 85,223 miles

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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M562 EWV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 M562 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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What year was M562 EWV registered?

M562 EWV is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M562 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M562 EWV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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