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P123 ASB

1997 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 ASB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 120,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 116,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 113,824 miles

nearside rear tyre split in tread. noise from all brakes during brake rolling road test. slight imbalance from front and rear brakes.

power steering pipes/pump areas slight dampness. corrosion offside and nearside front brake discs. offside front brake back plate corroded around mounting.

slight play in offside rear antiroll link joint. plastic under carrage covers fitted. corrosion offside front shocker. offside front anti roll bar link rubber split. ,

Fail 29 May 2007 113,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre split in tread. noise from all brakes during brake test

power steering pump / pipe areas damp. corrosion offside and nearside front brake discs. engine oil leaks. offside front brake back plate corroded around mounting.

slight play in offside rear anti roll link joint. plastic under carrage covers fitted. corrosion offside front shockabsorber. offside front anti roll link rubber split.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 111,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 109,471 miles

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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P123 ASB is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P123 ASB, 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 P123 ASB registered?

P123 ASB is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P123 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 ASB 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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