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P160 CPJ

1997 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,070 mi
Last recorded141,070 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 CPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 141,070 miles

Non standard suspension and exhaust fitted,

Pass 19 Jul 2017 141,070 miles

Non-standard exhaust fitted. Slightly noisy.

Non-standard suspension fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 141,070 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 141,070 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2013 132,352 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 138,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 138,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 128,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns mirror glass cracked

o/s anti roll bar drop link dust covers split but not resulting in any play

Fail 18 Apr 2012 128,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns mirror glass cracked

o/s anti roll bar drop link dust covers split but not resulting in any play

Fail 19 Apr 2011 119,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,830 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 99,844 miles

both front antiroll bar link joint rubbers split

front shockabsorbers starting to weaken

offside front seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2009 99,844 miles

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

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

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

both front antiroll bar link joint rubbers split

front shockabsorbers starting to weaken

offside front seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 93,831 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 93,831 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)

Pass 25 May 2007 87,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 81,403 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 81,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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P160 CPJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P160 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.

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P160 CPJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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