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P233 DBW

1997 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,436 mi
Last recorded130,436 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 5 Series125,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 DBW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,436 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 134,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 113,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 113,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 112,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,168 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 111,479 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 110,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 108,604 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 108,604 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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P233 DBW is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P233 DBW, 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 P233 DBW registered?

P233 DBW is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P233 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 DBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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