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P165 ANJ

1997 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,629 mi
Last recorded152,629 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 ANJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2012 152,629 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 149,858 miles

Hand brake readings just within limits

Pass 12 Oct 2010 147,441 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 139,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 130,790 miles

Oil leak

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 26 Oct 2007 123,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 115,940 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

rear diff leaking

rear handbrake cables showing metal

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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P165 ANJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P165 ANJ, 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 P165 ANJ registered?

P165 ANJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P165 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 ANJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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