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N980 EOY

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,023 mi
Last recorded188,023 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 EOY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 188,023 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 186,033 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 186,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 183,636 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 179,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 172,834 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 172,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 166,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 161,327 miles

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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N980 EOY is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N980 EOY, 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

How do I check the history of N980 EOY?

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What year was N980 EOY registered?

N980 EOY is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N980 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N980 EOY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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