1997 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · R346 FAN
1997 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 172,220 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R346 FAN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2011
- 172,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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R346 FAN Mileage History
- 18/10/2006133,104 mi
- 18/10/2006133,104 mi
- 14/11/2007142,875 mi+9,771 mi
- 14/11/2007142,875 mi
- 28/11/2008148,666 mi+5,791 mi
- 28/11/2008148,666 mi
- 13/11/2009155,770 mi+7,104 mi
- 15/11/2010162,622 mi+6,852 mi
- 15/11/2010162,622 mi
- 05/12/2011172,220 mi+9,598 mi
- 06/12/2011172,220 mi
Average of roughly 7,618 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R346 FAN 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 1997 BMW 5 Series (R346 FAN) between October 2006 and December 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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