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M726 ROS

1995 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,417 mi
Last recorded124,417 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM726 ROS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 124,417 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 124,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 115,089 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 115,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 99,178 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 99,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,934 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 82,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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M726 ROS is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M726 ROS, 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 M726 ROS registered?

M726 ROS is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is M726 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M726 ROS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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