MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,882 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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. ,
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.
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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