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J11 MLX

1996 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,222 mi
Last recorded207,222 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 MLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 207,222 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 207,721 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 205,026 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 205,026 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2006 199,388 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 199,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag liht on.!!!

main brake pipe corroded.!!

major oil leak on engine.!!!

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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J11 MLX is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J11 MLX, 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 J11 MLX registered?

J11 MLX is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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