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N331 GRE

1996 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,785 mi
Last recorded176,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 GRE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 176,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 170,524 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2009 170,524 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 168,516 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 164,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 164,699 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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N331 GRE is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 N331 GRE, 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 N331 GRE registered?

N331 GRE is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N331 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N331 GRE 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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