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N994 RPF

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,283 mi
Last recorded84,283 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 RPF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,283 miles

exhaust very rusty

osf + osr tyres on limit

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,307 miles

small crack o/s/r light unit, both rear tyres worn inner edge, slight blow rear exhaust box, exhaust very rusty,

Fail 25 Jul 2011 81,307 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

small crack o/s/r light unit, both rear tyres worn inner edge, slight blow rear exhaust box, exhaust very rusty,

Pass 6 Jun 2010 77,368 miles

front number plate cracked

near/side/front shock absorber damp

near/side/front wheel rim damaged

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

rear metal brke pipes corroded

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2010 77,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front number plate cracked

near/side/front shock absorber damp

near/side/front wheel rim damaged

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

rear metal brke pipes corroded

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 67,749 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 67,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brakes are noisey

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,630 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,317 miles

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

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

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

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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N994 RPF 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 72.7%.

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 N994 RPF, 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 N994 RPF?

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What year was N994 RPF registered?

N994 RPF is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 1995.

Is N994 RPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N994 RPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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