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NJI 5201

1995 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

116,661 mi
Last recorded116,661 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJI 5201
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2011 116,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,565 miles

a.b.s sensor wire rubbing on brake flexi hose

centre section exhaust rear rubber mount split

metal fuel lines at floor corroded

slight bind from o/s/front brake

Fail 30 Jul 2010 109,539 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

a.b.s sensor wire rubbing on brake flexi hose

centre section exhaust rear rubber mount split

metal fuel lines at floor corroded

slight bind from o/s/front brake

Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,517 miles

both outer sills have covers & cannot be properly asessed

both rear tyres side walls cracking

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer side walls

Fail 3 Aug 2009 106,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both outer sills have covers & cannot be properly asessed

both rear tyres side walls cracking

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,802 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2008 103,802 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2007 100,582 miles

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Fail 20 Aug 2007 100,582 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

catalitic converter heat sheild insucure

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 97,432 miles

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Fail 14 Aug 2006 97,432 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

fuel line at floor corroded

n/s/f drop link gaiters torn

Pass 11 Aug 2005 92,323 miles

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Fail 8 Aug 2005 92,323 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded

o/s trac rod end worn

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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NJI 5201 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 NJI 5201, 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 NJI 5201 registered?

NJI 5201 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is NJI 5201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJI 5201 shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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