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P137 PLP

1997 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,592 mi
Last recorded142,592 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 PLP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 142,592 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 130,025 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 126,987 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 126,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 125,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,701 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 121,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 117,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 114,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 109,833 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 109,832 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,572 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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P137 PLP is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P137 PLP, 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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P137 PLP is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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