1995 BMW 5 Series 1.8L Petrol · N438 YKE
1995 BMW 5 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1995. Recorded mileage 134,685 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1796cc
N438 YKE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2008
- 134,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N438 YKE Mileage History
- 22/09/2006117,761 mi
- 18/08/2007127,793 mi+10,032 mi
- 20/08/2007127,820 mi+27 mi
- 08/08/2008134,685 mi+6,865 mi
Average of roughly 9,011 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N438 YKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 5 Series (N438 YKE) between September 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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