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B10 PAN

1997 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,076 mi
Last recorded161,076 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 PAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 161,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 153,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 147,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 142,455 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 142,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 135,379 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 126,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 119,134 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 113,913 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 113,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 109,330 miles

offside front tyre is on the limit.

Fail 21 May 2008 109,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre is on the limit.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,488 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 101,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 90,488 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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B10 PAN is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B10 PAN, 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 B10 PAN registered?

B10 PAN is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is B10 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 PAN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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