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N657 WKK

1995 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

176,525 mi
Last recorded176,525 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 WKK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 176,525 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 176,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 174,909 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 173,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 172,217 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 172,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 170,486 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 170,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 168,618 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 168,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 166,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 166,836 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 164,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 164,172 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 161,836 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 153,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2011 153,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 144,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 144,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 136,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 136,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 122,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 122,674 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 111,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 99,446 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 99,262 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N657 WKK is a 1995 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N657 WKK, 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 N657 WKK registered?

N657 WKK is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 17 October 1995.

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