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M44 MAA

1997 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,631 mi
Last recorded200,631 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 MAA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2007 200,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 177,917 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M44 MAA is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M44 MAA, 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 M44 MAA registered?

M44 MAA is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M44 MAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 MAA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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