MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake w/light on
n/s front l/unit cracked
o/s f w/blade split
o/s rear link arm broken
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
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J989 WMO is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Maroon with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 J989 WMO, 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.
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What year was J989 WMO registered?
J989 WMO is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 January 1996.
Is J989 WMO safe to buy?
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