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M705 YTW

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

172,066 mi
Last recorded172,066 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 YTW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 172,066 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 172,066 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 168,463 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are close to limit

Fail 21 Nov 2007 168,463 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

all 4 tyres are close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2006 157,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 157,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2005 152,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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M705 YTW is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M705 YTW, 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

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What year was M705 YTW registered?

M705 YTW is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M705 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M705 YTW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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