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N281 VPG

1996 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,984 mi
Last recorded135,984 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 VPG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 135,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 132,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 123,447 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 123,390 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrossion to fuel pipes

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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N281 VPG is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N281 VPG, 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 N281 VPG registered?

N281 VPG is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N281 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 VPG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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