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A10 PUM

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,254 mi
Last recorded132,254 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 PUM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2007 132,254 miles

filler in n/s outer door seal

n/s/f fog light glass broken

window brake light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2006 130,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 130,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A10 PUM is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A10 PUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 PUM registered?

A10 PUM is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is A10 PUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 PUM shows 3 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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