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N977 MCD

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,604 mi
Last recorded110,604 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 MCD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 110,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 107,267 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 107,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise mileage display incomplete

both front brake hoses show perishing and cracking

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges{step down treads}

n/s/f tyre worn low in centre tread

strong advise front pads near limit n/s recommend replacing discs and pads

advise spare tyre has exposed cord { was o/s/r ]

Fail 18 Oct 2006

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise mileage display incomplete

both front brake hoses show perishing and cracking

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges [step down treads}

n/s/f tyre worn low in centre tread

strong advise front pads near limit n/s recommend replacing discs and pads

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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N977 MCD is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N977 MCD, 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 N977 MCD registered?

N977 MCD is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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