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N272 OYU

1996 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,198 mi
Last recorded126,198 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 OYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 126,198 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 126,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o.s.f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 17 May 2006 112,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate poor

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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N272 OYU is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Red 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 N272 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 N272 OYU registered?

N272 OYU is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N272 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 OYU 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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