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P204 CRS

1997 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,225 mi
Last recorded101,225 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 CRS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 101,225 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 101,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,637 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 90,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,416 miles

o/s&n/s front to rear brake pipes rusty

o/s&n/s rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2006 78,679 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 78,679 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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P204 CRS is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P204 CRS, 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 P204 CRS?

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What year was P204 CRS registered?

P204 CRS is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P204 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 CRS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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