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L7 GLV

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,530 mi
Last recorded88,530 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GLV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 84,655 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,305 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 74,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 74,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,853 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 68,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,813 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,173 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,819 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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L7 GLV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 122,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L7 GLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L7 GLV registered?

L7 GLV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L7 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 GLV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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