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P9 AAP

1998 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,135 mi
Last recorded152,135 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 AAP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 152,135 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 147,050 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 147,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 139,839 miles

all 4 tyres very close to legal limits

Pass 15 Jul 2011 132,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 123,733 miles

rear discs

Pass 27 Jul 2009 112,199 miles

both rear tyres very close to limits

Pass 7 Aug 2008 100,050 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 100,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,118 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,507 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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P9 AAP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P9 AAP, 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 P9 AAP?

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What year was P9 AAP registered?

P9 AAP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is P9 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 AAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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