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P183 ADD

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,378 mi
Last recorded200,378 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 ADD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 200,378 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 200,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 184,901 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 184,901 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 169,624 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 154,294 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 144,167 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 135,872 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 124,573 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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P183 ADD is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P183 ADD, 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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What year was P183 ADD registered?

P183 ADD is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P183 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 ADD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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