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N327 TPD

1996 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,780 mi
Last recorded98,780 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 TPD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 98,780 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,439 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 86,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 80,379 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 80,379 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

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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N327 TPD is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N327 TPD, 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

How do I check the history of N327 TPD?

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What year was N327 TPD registered?

N327 TPD is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N327 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N327 TPD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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