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N347 BUA

1996 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,927 mi
Last recorded45,927 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 5 Series129,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 BUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,493 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,797 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 41,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,502 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

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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N347 BUA is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N347 BUA, 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 N347 BUA registered?

N347 BUA is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N347 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 BUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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