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K5 NHL

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,939 mi
Last recorded99,939 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 NHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 99,939 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 86,798 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 86,798 miles

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

air bag light staying on.

pully belt cracked.

sump leaks.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 70,840 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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K5 NHL is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc 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 K5 NHL, 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 K5 NHL?

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What year was K5 NHL registered?

K5 NHL is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is K5 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 NHL 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 K5 NHL have outstanding finance?

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