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K15 LEF

1997 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,512 mi
Last recorded130,512 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 LEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 130,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 130,208 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,492 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,851 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,627 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 102,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,180 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 189,107 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 189,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 186,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 182,043 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2009 181,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 178,533 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 178,533 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 169,169 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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K15 LEF is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K15 LEF, 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 K15 LEF?

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What year was K15 LEF registered?

K15 LEF is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is K15 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 LEF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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