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P104 CHH

1997 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,357 mi
Last recorded104,357 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 CHH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 93,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,856 miles

rear number plate

wear n/s/r tyre

wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 30 Mar 2007 72,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s o/s wiper blades

not able to check n/s o/s front inner track control arm bushes

o/s front inner door handle sticking

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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P104 CHH is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 125,693 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 P104 CHH, 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 29 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 P104 CHH registered?

P104 CHH is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P104 CHH safe to buy?

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