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N826 FKE

1995 BMW M5

Red Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,760 mi
Last recorded105,760 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 FKE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 105,760 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 105,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,725 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 105,725 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,550 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 104,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,907 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,961 miles

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

front inner wings corroding

nsf wheel bearing noisy?

Fail 7 Apr 2009 95,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front inner wings corroding

nsf wheel bearing noisy?

Fail 9 Mar 2009 95,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front inner wings corroding

rear suspension adjuster unit damp

Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,023 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 85,560 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 85,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 78,305 miles

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

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

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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N826 FKE 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 60%.

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 N826 FKE, 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 N826 FKE registered?

N826 FKE is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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