MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,986 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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P202 JDP is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P202 JDP, 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 P202 JDP registered?
P202 JDP is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 1997.
Is P202 JDP safe to buy?
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