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P192 ANJ

1997 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,748 mi
Last recorded84,748 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 ANJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,748 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,196 miles

o/s brake sensor fouling wheel

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s brake sensor fouling wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,940 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,940 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,119 miles

Exhaust emissions close to limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,875 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,228 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2008 41,970 miles

offside front headlamp lens discoloured but not effecting beam pattern

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,630 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,626 miles

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

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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P192 ANJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P192 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.

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P192 ANJ is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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