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N917 FJC

1995 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,597 mi
Last recorded135,597 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW M5123,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 FJC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 135,597 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 135,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 135,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 135,171 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 135,157 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 135,144 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 135,097 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 135,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 133,602 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 131,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 128,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 126,151 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 125,871 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 125,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 120,735 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 120,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 120,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroded in general, † †rear sub frame mounts becoming worn but only have slight movment, † †outer sills and floors becoming corroded, † †slight oil leak,

Pass 12 Jun 2006 119,869 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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N917 FJC is a 1995 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N917 FJC, 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 N917 FJC registered?

N917 FJC is a 1995 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N917 FJC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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