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LIL 6747

1997 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,425 mi
Last recorded112,425 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 6747
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 112,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 111,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 111,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 110,122 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 110,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 110,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 104,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LIL 6747 is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LIL 6747, 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

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What year was LIL 6747 registered?

LIL 6747 is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is LIL 6747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 6747 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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