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M726 WUB

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,289 mi
Last recorded82,289 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM726 WUB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,289 miles

slight corr on brake pipe to off side rear brake caliper

Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corr on brake pipe to off side rear brake caliper

Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,437 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2008 78,432 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 78,420 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 78,420 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 WUB is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

M726 WUB is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M726 WUB safe to buy?

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