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AMO 364A

1997 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,013 mi
Last recorded139,013 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 364A
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 139,013 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f steering arm got slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2012 135,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 131,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 120,866 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 120,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 114,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 104,537 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 104,527 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 96,364 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 89,568 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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AMO 364A is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AMO 364A, 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 AMO 364A registered?

AMO 364A is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is AMO 364A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMO 364A shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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