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P138 CPJ

1997 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,059 mi
Last recorded214,059 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 CPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 214,059 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 214,057 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 191,043 miles

nsr tyre 2mm

slight play front roll bar link rods

slight play ns steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2006 186,164 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 166,543 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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P138 CPJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P138 CPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P138 CPJ registered?

P138 CPJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P138 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 CPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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