1996 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · P156 YEU
1996 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 79,301 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/11/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2494cc
P156 YEU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2008
- 79,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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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P156 YEU Mileage History
- 26/09/200564,605 mi
- 24/10/200671,060 mi+6,455 mi
- 01/11/200774,129 mi+3,069 mi
- 29/10/200879,301 mi+5,172 mi
Average of roughly 4,754 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P156 YEU 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 1996 BMW 5 Series (P156 YEU) between September 2005 and October 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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