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M977 TDA

1995 BMW M5

Maroon Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,294 mi
Last recorded139,294 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM977 TDA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 139,294 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel lines been replaced with rubber hose and cable tied to brake pipes ,,requires further attention.

offside outer sill covered with plastic trim ,unable to fully inspect

rear diff has an oil leak

rear exhaust corroded at centre box

Fail 28 Jan 2014 139,272 miles

Nearside Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills covered with a plastic side skirts ,unable to fully inspect

front to rear fuel lines been replaced with rubber hose and cable tied to metal brackets,, strongly advice further attention

rear diff has oil leak

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 138,846 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 138,830 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2010 137,689 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 137,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 134,075 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 131,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 127,318 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 127,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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M977 TDA is a 1995 BMW M5 in Maroon with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M977 TDA, 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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M977 TDA is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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