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N54 NWO

1995 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,405 mi
Last recorded163,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 NWO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 163,405 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 163,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 159,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 155,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 150,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,860 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also worn on edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Fail 7 Aug 2021 139,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also worn on edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,249 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,455 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 123,211 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 121,522 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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N54 NWO is a 1995 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N54 NWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N54 NWO registered?

N54 NWO is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N54 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N54 NWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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