MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs worn
all fuel pipes heavily corroded
all metal brake pipes corroded
corrosion on underside
long travel on brake pedal
nearside wiper blade smearing slightly
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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N152 JLA is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,991cc 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 N152 JLA, 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 N152 JLA registered?
N152 JLA is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 1996.
Is N152 JLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N152 JLA 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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