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P197 JMF

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,698 mi
Last recorded110,698 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 JMF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2006 110,698 miles

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

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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P197 JMF is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 P197 JMF, 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 P197 JMF?

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What year was P197 JMF registered?

P197 JMF is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P197 JMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 JMF shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P197 JMF have outstanding finance?

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