1995 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · N697 FLA
1995 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 134,112 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N697 FLA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2024
- 134,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N697 FLA MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 5 Series (N697 FLA) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
N697 FLA Mileage History
- 31/08/2022131,016 mi
- 24/08/2023134,086 mi+3,070 mi
- 11/09/2024134,112 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 1,524 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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