1995 BMW M5 3.8L Petrol · N917 FJC
1995 BMW M5 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 135,825 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N917 FJC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 135,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N917 FJC 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 M5 (N917 FJC) between June 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
N917 FJC Mileage History
- 29/06/2022135,555 mi
- 08/04/2024135,585 mi+30 mi
- 03/04/2025135,597 mi+12 mi
- 06/08/2026135,825 mi+228 mi
Average of roughly 66 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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