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M12 RUE

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,437 mi
Last recorded171,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 RUE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 171,437 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 166,699 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 154,258 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 May 2009 154,258 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2008 147,736 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 147,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 141,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 141,655 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 133,254 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M12 RUE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M12 RUE, 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 M12 RUE registered?

M12 RUE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is M12 RUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 RUE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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