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M850 UKO

1995 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,014 mi
Last recorded221,014 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM850 UKO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 221,014 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs inner face some corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2010 220,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 215,531 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 211,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 211,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 208,476 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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M850 UKO is a 1995 BMW M5 in Silver with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 123,768 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M850 UKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M850 UKO registered?

M850 UKO is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M850 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M850 UKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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