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M708 UHG

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,348 mi
Last recorded206,348 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 UHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 206,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 206,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,341 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 194,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,449 miles

front and rear braking discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing close to 1.6mm

nearside fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2007 174,417 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 170,320 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 170,215 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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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M708 UHG is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M708 UHG, 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 M708 UHG registered?

M708 UHG is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M708 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M708 UHG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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