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P154 CPJ

1997 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,286 mi
Last recorded139,286 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 CPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 139,286 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 139,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 132,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2007 132,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 126,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 126,071 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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P154 CPJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P154 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 P154 CPJ registered?

P154 CPJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P154 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P154 CPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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