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M588 FAM

1995 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,601 mi
Last recorded204,601 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM588 FAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 204,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge. Heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2008 204,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge. Heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2007 191,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished and bald inner edge

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Dec 2006 177,739 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering column

Pass 22 Nov 2005 160,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s stop lense cracked

o/s/r beam axle bush splitting

slight play in steering column and slight free play at wheel

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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M588 FAM is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M588 FAM, 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 M588 FAM registered?

M588 FAM is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M588 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M588 FAM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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