MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H16 CDP is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H16 CDP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of H16 CDP?
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What year was H16 CDP registered?
H16 CDP is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 1997.
Is H16 CDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for H16 CDP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does H16 CDP have outstanding finance?
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