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JIB 1384

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,029 mi
Last recorded144,029 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 1384
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 144,029 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 142,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 142,626 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 142,626 miles

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

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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JIB 1384 is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 125,693 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 JIB 1384, 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 29 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 JIB 1384?

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What year was JIB 1384 registered?

JIB 1384 is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is JIB 1384 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIB 1384 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JIB 1384 have outstanding finance?

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