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32 GYX

1996 BMW 5 Series

Brown Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,784 mi
Last recorded229,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration32 GYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 229,784 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 229,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 212,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 189,835 miles

off side front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint gaiter split

slight wear in near side front lower rearward facing ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2006 163,441 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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32 GYX is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 129,724 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 32 GYX, 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 30 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 32 GYX registered?

32 GYX is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is 32 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 32 GYX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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