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B9 PMW

1996 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 PMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 84,734 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 84,734 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play in o/s rack end

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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B9 PMW is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B9 PMW, 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

How do I check the history of B9 PMW?

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What year was B9 PMW registered?

B9 PMW is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is B9 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 PMW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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