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M80 STA

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,326 mi
Last recorded153,326 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 STA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 153,326 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 153,326 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 143,205 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 142,742 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2011 140,567 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 137,066 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 137,066 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 134,739 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 131,361 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 131,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2007 128,837 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 124,173 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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M80 STA is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M80 STA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M80 STA?

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What year was M80 STA registered?

M80 STA is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is M80 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 STA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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