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B10 VBA

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,524 mi
Last recorded104,524 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 VBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 104,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,025 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,208 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,053 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 98,053 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,397 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020
Pass 18 Jul 2019

Odometer only showing three digits other not readerbul (953??)

Fail 15 Jul 2019

Central Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Odometer only showing three digits other not readerbul (953??)

Pass 12 May 2017 95,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,640 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 94,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,553 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 94,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,220 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 91,836 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 91,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 84,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 83,743 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 81,110 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 72,933 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 72,933 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 VBA is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBA, 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 B10 VBA registered?

B10 VBA is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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The MOT history for B10 VBA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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