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N106 RGD

1996 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,113 mi
Last recorded121,113 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 RGD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 121,113 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edge

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 112,095 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 112,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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N106 RGD is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N106 RGD, 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 N106 RGD registered?

N106 RGD is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N106 RGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 RGD shows 3 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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