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N109 KWL

1996 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,358 mi
Last recorded104,358 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 KWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,358 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 104,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 93,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2007 150,475 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 143,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 143,791 miles

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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N109 KWL is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N109 KWL, 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 N109 KWL registered?

N109 KWL is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N109 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N109 KWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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