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94 BMW

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,070 mi
Last recorded38,070 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration94 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2024 38,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,458 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 33,553 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 32,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,383 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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94 BMW is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 125,693 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 94 BMW, 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 29 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 94 BMW registered?

94 BMW is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is 94 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 94 BMW shows 7 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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