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N336 PTG

1996 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN336 PTG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2007 95,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N336 PTG is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N336 PTG, 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 N336 PTG registered?

N336 PTG is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N336 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N336 PTG shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N336 PTG have outstanding finance?

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