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P144 BCX

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,631 mi
Last recorded113,631 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 BCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 113,631 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 105,381 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 97,373 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 97,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 92,049 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P144 BCX is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol 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 P144 BCX, 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 P144 BCX registered?

P144 BCX is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P144 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 BCX 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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