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P115 HJH

1997 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,005 mi
Last recorded145,005 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 HJH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 145,005 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 135,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 134,040 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 134,040 miles

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

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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P115 HJH is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P115 HJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P115 HJH registered?

P115 HJH is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P115 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 HJH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P115 HJH have outstanding finance?

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