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P214 LBA

1997 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,004 mi
Last recorded155,004 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 LBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 155,004 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 155,004 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P214 LBA is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P214 LBA, 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

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What year was P214 LBA registered?

P214 LBA is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P214 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 LBA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P214 LBA have outstanding finance?

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