MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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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N261 PUD is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N261 PUD, 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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How do I check the history of N261 PUD?
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What year was N261 PUD registered?
N261 PUD is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 1996.
Is N261 PUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N261 PUD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N261 PUD have outstanding finance?
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