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P110 PLX

1997 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,713 mi
Last recorded104,713 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 PLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 104,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 95,564 miles

n/s headlight internals slightly loose

Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,953 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,927 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,833 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,264 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,865 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 73,865 miles

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

windscreen slightly chipped (outside zone A)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P110 PLX is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P110 PLX, 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 P110 PLX registered?

P110 PLX is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P110 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P110 PLX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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