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N115 DJA

1996 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,652 mi
Last recorded161,652 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 DJA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 161,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 158,162 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 158,162 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 152,210 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 146,287 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 146,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 143,854 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 143,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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N115 DJA is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N115 DJA, 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 N115 DJA registered?

N115 DJA is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N115 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N115 DJA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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