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FIG 4624

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,915 mi
Last recorded156,915 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4624
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 156,915 miles

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

air bag light on

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2008 144,356 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

gearbox oil leak

oil leak fron rear diff

osr anti rollbar drop link boot split

Nail in nearside front tyre

airbag light on

Fail 25 Mar 2008 144,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

gearbox oil leak

oil leak fron rear diff

osr anti rollbar drop link boot split

Nail in nearside front tyre

airbag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2007 129,035 miles

o/s/f drop-link top boot split

Pass 23 Feb 2006 120,217 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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FIG 4624 is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 FIG 4624, 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 FIG 4624 registered?

FIG 4624 is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is FIG 4624 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4624 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 4624 have outstanding finance?

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