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N804 THO

1995 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,145 mi
Last recorded143,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 THO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 143,145 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 142,265 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 142,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Air intake hose after air flow meter split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Clutch fluid leaking from slave cylinder area

Offside Rear Parking brake has little effort recording on brake tester

Pass 3 Sep 2022 141,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 138,963 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 136,968 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 136,953 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipes near differential are slightly corroded

Fuel tank supporting band is slightly corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal and prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 133,559 miles

Both front tyres are worn badly on outer edges and have minor perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalyst area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 130,857 miles

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

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)

under shields & covers obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 127,195 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 127,195 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face (3.5.1i)

covers & under shields obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2015 124,862 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,403 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 120,144 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 117,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,791 miles

rear anti roll bar links perished

Pass 7 May 2010 111,694 miles

rear shockabsorber leveling valve by rear axle slight leak.

Pass 5 May 2009 106,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,298 miles

Slight weep from suspension levelling valve

Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,577 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 87,523 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N804 THO is a 1995 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N804 THO, 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 N804 THO registered?

N804 THO is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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