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P5 GDL

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,028 mi
Last recorded135,028 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 GDL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2011 135,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 135,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 131,489 miles

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

Note front dirt shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2010 131,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Note front dirt shield loose

Pass 13 May 2010 131,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 114,223 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 114,223 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 86,583 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

NO OBLIGATORY MIRROR DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 86,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer sidelight inopretive

Pass 26 Jul 2007 81,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 65,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,448 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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P5 GDL is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P5 GDL, 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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P5 GDL is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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