1996 BMW 5 Series 1.8L Petrol · N970 YCJ
1996 BMW 5 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 143,938 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N970 YCJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2023
- 143,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N970 YCJ MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 5 Series (N970 YCJ) between November 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N970 YCJ Mileage History
- 12/11/2021138,181 mi
- 03/01/2023143,938 mi+5,757 mi
Average of roughly 5,045 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Plastic radiators, expansion tanks, and water pump impellers fail with age. One overheating event can warp the aluminium head or blow the head gasket on straight-six and V8 models.
- Thrust Arm Bush Failure (50mph Shimmy)Moderate
The front suspension relies on large rubber hydro-bushes in the thrust arms. When these leak or tear, the car develops a severe vibration through the steering wheel.
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On 540i models, the U-shaped plastic timing chain guide shatters, leading to potential engine destruction if the chain jumps.
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