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N344 CAS

1996 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

225,658 mi
Last recorded225,658 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 CAS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2008 225,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 155,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 151,035 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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N344 CAS is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests 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 N344 CAS, 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 N344 CAS?

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What year was N344 CAS registered?

N344 CAS is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N344 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 CAS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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