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N336 SDD

1996 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,816 mi
Last recorded198,816 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 198,816 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 198,816 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2007 184,222 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 184,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 149,177 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 116,260 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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N336 SDD is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 N336 SDD, 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 SDD registered?

N336 SDD is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is N336 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N336 SDD 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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