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WIB 4964

1995 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,107 mi
Last recorded167,107 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIB 4964
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 167,107 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 159,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 159,300 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 143,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 143,966 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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WIB 4964 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WIB 4964, 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 WIB 4964 registered?

WIB 4964 is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is WIB 4964 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIB 4964 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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