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D15 BAM

1997 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 BAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 109,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 27 May 2010 109,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 105,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 96,269 miles

Slight streak from wipers.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 88,532 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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D15 BAM is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D15 BAM, 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 D15 BAM registered?

D15 BAM is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is D15 BAM safe to buy?

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