MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
off side front steering arm slight play
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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P131 DPK is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 P131 DPK, 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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How do I check the history of P131 DPK?
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What year was P131 DPK registered?
P131 DPK is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P131 DPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P131 DPK 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 P131 DPK have outstanding finance?
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