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K3 PCF

1996 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,399 mi
Last recorded118,399 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 PCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 118,399 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 118,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 111,111 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 107,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 105,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 104,149 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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K3 PCF is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K3 PCF, 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 K3 PCF?

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What year was K3 PCF registered?

K3 PCF is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is K3 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 PCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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