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N155 FBY

1995 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,462 mi
Last recorded126,462 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 FBY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 126,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 126,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 126,064 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel pipes corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2017 126,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel pipes corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 125,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 125,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 125,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 124,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 121,496 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 118,114 miles

nails x 2 in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2007 116,235 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 115,187 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 115,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 113,529 miles

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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N155 FBY is a 1995 BMW M5 in Red with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N155 FBY, 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 N155 FBY registered?

N155 FBY is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N155 FBY safe to buy?

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