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P125 PSX

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,815 mi
Last recorded128,815 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 PSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 128,815 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 124,659 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nsr brake hose perished

play in steering

slight play nsr hub

Pass 18 Apr 2008 118,572 miles

bonnet catch sticking

front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

nsr brake hose perished

play in steering

Pass 23 Mar 2007 112,099 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wiper arm inop but driver's wiper clearing screen

Pass 21 Mar 2006 100,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 99,986 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

inner rack end play at both sides †

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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P125 PSX is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 P125 PSX, 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 P125 PSX registered?

P125 PSX is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P125 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 PSX 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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