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N326 NWS

1996 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,407 mi
Last recorded163,407 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 NWS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 163,407 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 163,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside dteering rack boot damp

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 149,018 miles

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

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

n/s steering rack slight leak

steering rack slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2006 138,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering rack and slight seepage of fluid

Pass 26 Oct 2005 128,847 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 128,591 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N326 NWS is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N326 NWS, 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 N326 NWS registered?

N326 NWS is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N326 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N326 NWS shows 6 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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