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H5 UMR

1996 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,538 mi
Last recorded157,538 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 UMR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 157,538 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 157,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 126,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 119,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 115,213 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)

discs lightley corroded due to been stood but performance ok

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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H5 UMR is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H5 UMR, 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

How do I check the history of H5 UMR?

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What year was H5 UMR registered?

H5 UMR is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H5 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 UMR 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.

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