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WAZ 8271

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,084 mi
Last recorded209,084 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 8271
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 209,084 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 196,083 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 184,505 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 184,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 176,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 166,081 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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WAZ 8271 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WAZ 8271, 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 WAZ 8271 registered?

WAZ 8271 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 1995.

Is WAZ 8271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 8271 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAZ 8271 have outstanding finance?

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