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JAZ 6515

1996 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,510 mi
Last recorded155,510 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 6515
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 155,510 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2009 155,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 27 May 2008 151,372 miles

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 4 May 2007 145,441 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 145,440 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 138,812 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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JAZ 6515 is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JAZ 6515, 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 JAZ 6515?

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What year was JAZ 6515 registered?

JAZ 6515 is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is JAZ 6515 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 6515 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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