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M5 MTK

1996 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,589 mi
Last recorded57,589 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 MTK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,589 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 57,510 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake discs corroded due to standing

indicator warning light on dash inoprative

poor image both dip beams

Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 57,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rattle on exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,249 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,583 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,696 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 49,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 47,941 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,966 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 43,966 miles

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

airbag light on

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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M5 MTK is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M5 MTK, 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

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What year was M5 MTK registered?

M5 MTK is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M5 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 MTK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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