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DAZ 3615

1996 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 3615
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 91,646 miles

all brake discs scored

fuel lines corroded badly

noiz from n/s front brake

o/s front tyre craked

windows dont work

Fail 28 Oct 2008 91,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake discs scored

fuel lines corroded badly

noiz from n/s front brake

o/s front tyre craked

windows dont work

Fail 24 Sep 2007 86,059 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,678 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 80,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2005 71,365 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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DAZ 3615 is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DAZ 3615, 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 DAZ 3615 registered?

DAZ 3615 is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is DAZ 3615 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 3615 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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