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M5 NDN

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,710 mi
Last recorded131,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 NDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 127,404 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 121,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 121,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 115,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 115,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 108,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 100,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,096 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

both washer jets partly blocked

parking brake only just passed brake roller test by 1%

power steering belt cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2006 92,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both washer jets partly blocked

power steering belt cracking

Fail 30 May 2006 92,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

both washer jets partly blocked

power steering belt cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2005 87,888 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 87,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 NDN is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M5 NDN, 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.

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What year was M5 NDN registered?

M5 NDN is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M5 NDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 NDN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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