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A12 KMH

1996 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,185 mi
Last recorded119,185 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KMH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 119,185 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 119,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 104,863 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 94,832 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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A12 KMH is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 KMH, 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 A12 KMH registered?

A12 KMH is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A12 KMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 KMH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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