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M5 VBW

1995 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,978 mi
Last recorded162,978 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VBW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 162,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 162,773 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 162,559 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 161,927 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 161,604 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 161,504 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

both sides front and back jacking point corroded

both sides side skirts fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 161,404 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

all 4 jacking point corroded

on sills sides skirts fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 159,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 159,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 149,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 133,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,937 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 119,912 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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M5 VBW is a 1995 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 123,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 VBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 VBW registered?

M5 VBW is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is M5 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 VBW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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