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N989 BRB

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,795 mi
Last recorded164,795 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 BRB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 164,795 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 147,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 134,728 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 134,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

230/55 r390 remould

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight oil leak from auto gearbox

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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N989 BRB is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N989 BRB, 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 N989 BRB?

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What year was N989 BRB registered?

N989 BRB is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N989 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 BRB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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