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B10 DBH

1998 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,236 mi
Last recorded145,236 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 545145,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 DBH
MakeBMW
Model545
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 145,236 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 143,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 142,192 miles

Centre Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 139,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 138,989 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 138,424 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 138,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 137,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 136,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 135,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 133,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 129,592 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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B10 DBH is a 1998 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 145,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 DBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B10 DBH registered?

B10 DBH is a 1998 BMW 545, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is B10 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 DBH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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