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N976 AMS

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,434 mi
Last recorded180,434 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 AMS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 180,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 174,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 170,064 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2011 164,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 160,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 152,679 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 152,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 134,196 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

rear silencer in poor condition

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 24 May 2007 128,637 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 124,423 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 124,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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N976 AMS is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 134,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N976 AMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N976 AMS registered?

N976 AMS is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N976 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N976 AMS 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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