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C20 JGF

1997 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,343 mi
Last recorded154,343 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 JGF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 154,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 141,047 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 141,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 May 2007 13,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 13,125 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 124,383 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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C20 JGF is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C20 JGF, 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 C20 JGF registered?

C20 JGF is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is C20 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 JGF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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