MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,780 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M111 GES is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 M111 GES, 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.
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What year was M111 GES registered?
M111 GES is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 1996.
Is M111 GES safe to buy?
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