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P165 PGU

1997 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,762 mi
Last recorded79,762 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 PGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,762 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,459 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 69,252 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 69,248 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 PGU is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

P165 PGU is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P165 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 PGU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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