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B16 RJN

1996 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,560 mi
Last recorded139,560 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2007 139,560 miles

o/s/r hand brake has a loud binding nosie when applied

Pass 30 Aug 2006 129,470 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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B16 RJN is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B16 RJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 RJN registered?

B16 RJN is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B16 RJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 RJN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B16 RJN have outstanding finance?

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