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M935 ELC

1995 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM935 ELC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 146,661 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 146,476 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 146,420 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 146,169 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 144,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 144,901 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 144,325 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 144,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 144,051 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 142,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2013 142,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 141,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 138,819 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 137,653 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 137,652 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 136,706 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 135,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 134,471 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 134,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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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M935 ELC is a 1995 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M935 ELC, 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 M935 ELC registered?

M935 ELC is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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