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N153 ECC

1996 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,037 mi
Last recorded118,037 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 ECC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,037 miles

air bag light on

all other brake lines corroded

front cross member corroded

fuel lines corroded

no windows fitted to vehicle and no outer door handles fitted so open from in side

pad warning light on

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front arb link

steering wheel modified

unable to inspect seals due to being coverd

under body has all over coprrosion

vehicle in all over bad condition

Fail 8 Mar 2011 118,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on

all other brake lines corroded

front cross member corroded

fuel lines corroded

no windows fitted to vehicle and no outer door handles fitted so open from in side

pad warning light on

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front arb link

steering wheel modified

unable to inspect seals due to being coverd

under body has all over coprrosion

vehicle in all over bad condition

Pass 19 Sep 2009 111,568 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 104,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,620 miles

Differant size wheels and tyres front to rear

Slight wear both pitman arm(dogs bone) bushes

Fail 20 Sep 2007 96,472 miles

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

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

different size wheels and tyres f to r

Pass 20 Sep 2006 88,097 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 880,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N153 ECC is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol 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 N153 ECC, 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 N153 ECC registered?

N153 ECC is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N153 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 ECC 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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