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N158 FET

1995 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,427 mi
Last recorded143,427 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 FET
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,427 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 143,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater slightly pale

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2023 143,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater slightly pale

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2011 141,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 141,514 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 138,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s hand brake lower reading

Pass 20 Oct 2008 133,707 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 131,554 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 122,601 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 122,601 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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N158 FET is a 1995 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N158 FET, 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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N158 FET is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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