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M604 TAJ

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,243 mi
Last recorded159,243 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM604 TAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 159,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 150,083 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 141,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 137,219 miles

all brake pipes covered in copper slip

Fail 23 May 2008 137,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes covered in copper slip

Pass 5 May 2007 134,566 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 130,305 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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M604 TAJ is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M604 TAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M604 TAJ?

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What year was M604 TAJ registered?

M604 TAJ is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M604 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M604 TAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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