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N105 HLB

1996 BMW 5 Series

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,695 mi
Last recorded202,695 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 HLB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2007 202,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake pips corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 194,960 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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N105 HLB is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N105 HLB, 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 N105 HLB?

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What year was N105 HLB registered?

N105 HLB is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N105 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N105 HLB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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