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M5 WAR

1995 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,573 mi
Last recorded69,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 WAR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,331 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 68,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 68,732 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2021 68,732 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,692 miles

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

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

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

both front struts have misting of oil

n/s rear outer drive shaft damp

Fail 19 Sep 2014 68,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front struts have misting of oil

n/s rear outer drive shaft damp

Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,596 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 68,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 66,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,500 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WAR is a 1995 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WAR, 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.

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M5 WAR is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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