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5788 PG

1997 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,060 mi
Last recorded93,060 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5788 PG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2008 93,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 93,717 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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5788 PG is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5788 PG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5788 PG registered?

5788 PG is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is 5788 PG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5788 PG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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