MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres just within legal limit
front and rear brake discs corroding
front/back steel brake pipes corroding
n/s and o/s/r steel brake pipes corroding
n/s/f fog lamp cracked and in o/p
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f steel brake pipe corroding
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge nearly devoid of tread
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
fuel pippes coroded
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N151 LMR 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 N151 LMR, 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 N151 LMR registered?
N151 LMR is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 February 1996.
Is N151 LMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N151 LMR 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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