MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,849 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
bad earth on rear lights but not adversly effecting light performance
front number plate has slight crack
slight noise on steering when lock to lock
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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M500 DRA is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 M500 DRA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of M500 DRA?
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What year was M500 DRA registered?
M500 DRA is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 August 1996.
Is M500 DRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M500 DRA 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.
Does M500 DRA have outstanding finance?
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