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P139 PLP

1997 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,534 mi
Last recorded151,534 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 PLP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 151,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both headlights poor images

brake pipes corroded

front drop link ball joint boots heavily deteriorated

heavy dampness power steering pump

o/s front tyre void of tread on inner edge

play in all rear lower arm pin bushes on limit

play in both rear upper arm ball joints on limit

play in n/s front rearmost lower arm ball joint on limit

play in o/s front rearmost lower arm ball joint

play in steering rack

rear inner sills corroded

rear tyres worn low

Pass 30 May 2015 145,692 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r door difficult to open

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2014 141,286 miles

dampness around power steering pump

exhaust corroded

n/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

slight movement in both rear upper arm outer ball joints /dust cover perished needs attention

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2013 135,808 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges very close to limit needs attention

dampness around power steering pump

engine oil leak

slight movement in o/s/r upper arm outer ball joint

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2012 129,734 miles

dampness around power steering pump

exhaust corroded

front number plate craccked

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 Jun 2011 123,835 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r door dose not open from outside

dampness around power steering pump

slight movement in both rear outer upper arm ball joints

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2010 117,934 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

damage to sills

movement in steering system

small chips in screen

small cuts in tyres

tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Jun 2010 117,934 miles

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

damage to sills

movement in steering system

small chips in screen

small cuts in tyres

tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 111,175 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

dampness around power steering pump

exhaust corroded

slight play in rack

stone chips in windscreen

unable rto check n/s/r seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,697 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolant leak from radiator

damage to o/s & n/s rear bumper

engine & gearbox oil leaks

engine undertray missing

exhaust system corroded

general age cracking to suspension rubbers

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f lower grill trim missing

o/s/r tyre feathered

oil residue around hydraulic fluid reservoir

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight lateral movement in handbrake pawl mechanism

surface corrosion to tank straps

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

windscreen stone chips

Pass 31 May 2007 92,972 miles

same advises on sheet ref 762740357197

Fail 30 May 2007 92,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic undertrays fitted and in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2006 87,265 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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P139 PLP is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P139 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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P139 PLP is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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