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H4 YKE

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 YKE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2010 157,035 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 152,986 miles

Driver side washer inop.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 145,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 141,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 133,697 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 129,223 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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H4 YKE is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H4 YKE, 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 H4 YKE registered?

H4 YKE is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H4 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 YKE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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