1997 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · R76 JPM
1997 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 133,996 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
R76 JPM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2008
- 133,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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R76 JPM Mileage History
- 04/08/2006123,014 mi
- 06/08/2007127,801 mi+4,787 mi
- 16/08/2008133,871 mi+6,070 mi
- 19/08/2008133,996 mi+125 mi
Average of roughly 5,375 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R76 JPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 5 Series (R76 JPM) between August 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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