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M666 CKS

1996 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,788 mi
Last recorded138,788 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 CKS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 138,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 134,215 miles

Advise various rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 134,215 miles

Advise various rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Pass 23 Jun 2007 127,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 111,135 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2006 111,135 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

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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M666 CKS is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M666 CKS, 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.

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What year was M666 CKS registered?

M666 CKS is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M666 CKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M666 CKS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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