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N977 APU

1995 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,177 mi
Last recorded110,177 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 APU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 110,177 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 102,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 95,612 miles

both front tyres starting too wear on inner and outer edges

sun viser slightly loose off/side

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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N977 APU is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 134,952 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 N977 APU, 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 31 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N977 APU registered?

N977 APU is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N977 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N977 APU shows 3 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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