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M577 UME

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,599 mi
Last recorded156,599 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM577 UME
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 156,599 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 156,581 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 May 2008 156,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 140,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 127,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 123,043 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 123,043 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M577 UME is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M577 UME, 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 M577 UME registered?

M577 UME is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M577 UME safe to buy?

The MOT history for M577 UME shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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