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N271 OYU

1996 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 OYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2019

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 188,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 183,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 179,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 170,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 161,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 152,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 142,289 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 131,881 miles

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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N271 OYU is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N271 OYU, 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 N271 OYU registered?

N271 OYU is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N271 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 OYU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N271 OYU have outstanding finance?

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