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P170 NLU

1997 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,561 mi
Last recorded148,561 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
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

RegistrationP170 NLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2009 148,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 146,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 141,324 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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P170 NLU is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P170 NLU, 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

How do I check the history of P170 NLU?

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What year was P170 NLU registered?

P170 NLU is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P170 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 NLU shows 3 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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