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J900 PAF

1996 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,899 mi
Last recorded73,899 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 PAF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn low in centre of tread

Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,405 miles

nsr tyre getting low 2256015 p6000

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,523 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,353 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,123 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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J900 PAF is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J900 PAF, 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 J900 PAF?

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What year was J900 PAF registered?

J900 PAF is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is J900 PAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 PAF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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