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M716 SJH

1995 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

219,758 mi
Last recorded219,758 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM716 SJH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 219,758 miles

front brake reaction bushes weak

front exhaust bracket loose

front nearside inner track rod end has slight play

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

steering box play

Fail 3 Mar 2009 219,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake reaction bushes weak

front exhaust bracket loose

front nearside inner track rod end has slight play

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

steering box play

rear flexible petrol pipe perished

Fail 6 Feb 2008 210,720 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate cracked

nearside front wiper blade split at end

Pass 6 Feb 2008 210,720 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front wiper blade split at end

Pass 15 Jan 2007 201,141 miles

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

both sides front brake pads low

exhaust support from gearbox corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 191,795 miles

see advise sheet issued on 06/02/2006,test number 483957936066

Fail 6 Feb 2006 191,795 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front suspension rearmost lower arm bushes splitting

Centre Exhaust joint leaking slightly

Front brake discs worn - pads seem low - Front brake balance poor

Front exhaust clamp loose - exhaust seems noisy

Gearbox oil leak

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

OSR Tyre close to legal limit

Outer sills covered in plastic trim - unable to inspect

Propshaft rubber coupling slightly perished

Rear brake pads seem low

Slight corrosion rear steel brake pipes

Slight play in steering drop arm, slight knock in steering

Steel fuel pipes corroded

Stone Chips in Front Screen

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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M716 SJH is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M716 SJH, 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 M716 SJH registered?

M716 SJH is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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