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A11 NPU

1996 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,042 mi
Last recorded106,042 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 NPU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 106,042 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear at both sides of steering rack

slight wear at nearside rear top rear supension arm

slight wear at offside front lower rear ball joint

slight wear at offside rear top front suspension arm

Fail 11 Mar 2008 105,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear at both sides of steering rack

slight wear at nearside rear top rear supension arm

slight wear at offside front lower rear ball joint

slight wear at offside rear top front suspension arm

Pass 15 Mar 2007 89,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 123,270 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 122,975 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

outter sills not tested due to trims

rear and front to rear brake pipes signs corrision

Pass 8 Aug 2005 113,554 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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A11 NPU is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 NPU, 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 A11 NPU registered?

A11 NPU is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is A11 NPU safe to buy?

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