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ESB1300

1998 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

297,916 mi
Last recorded297,916 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW M597,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESB1300
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 297,916 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 297,916 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil filter housing insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2006 211,888 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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ESB1300 is a 1998 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 97,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESB1300, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ESB1300 registered?

ESB1300 is a 1998 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is ESB1300 safe to buy?

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