1996 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · N699 YRD
1996 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 173,012 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2498cc
N699 YRD Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2012
- 173,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N699 YRD Mileage History
- 24/03/2006134,933 mi
- 01/04/2006135,007 mi+74 mi
- 12/03/2007136,808 mi+1,801 mi
- 13/03/2008146,960 mi+10,152 mi
- 24/03/2009154,617 mi+7,657 mi
- 18/03/2010154,908 mi+291 mi
- 18/03/2010154,915 mi+7 mi
- 01/12/2010163,656 mi+8,741 mi
- 10/12/2010163,658 mi+2 mi
- 23/11/2011168,952 mi+5,294 mi
- 24/07/2012173,012 mi+4,060 mi
Average of roughly 6,010 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
N699 YRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 5 Series (N699 YRD) between March 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.