MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on underside of vehicle
dashboard airbag warning light is lit
door shuts are covered
engine ignition system is covered
front number plate is cracked
hubcaps on roadwheels
nearside handbrake may require attention in near future
various underbody pipes are corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion on underside of vehicle
dashboard airbag warning light is lit
door shuts are covered
engine ignition system is covered
front number plate is cracked
hubcaps on roadwheels
nearside handbrake may require attention in near future
various underbody pipes are corroded
An item not tested (Manual)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
airbag warning light lit
corrosion on underside of vehicle
door shuts are covered
engine ignition system is covered
engine stalls at idle when footbrake is applied
front number plate is cracked
hubcaps on roadwheels
nearside handbrake may require attention
offside rear door has problems opening from outside
various underbody pipes are corroded
windowscreen washers need attention
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P206 ASB is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc 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 P206 ASB, 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 P206 ASB?
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What year was P206 ASB registered?
P206 ASB is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 April 1997.
Is P206 ASB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P206 ASB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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