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M14 NFD

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 NFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 131,400 miles

o/s/r tyre is close to wear limits,unable to see true condition of pads.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 122,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 122,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 111,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 96,587 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2006 96,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 92,589 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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M14 NFD is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M14 NFD, 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 M14 NFD registered?

M14 NFD is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is M14 NFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M14 NFD 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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