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R112 WGM

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,263 mi
Last recorded164,263 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 WGM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 164,263 miles

p.a.s. drive belt perrished.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 164,261 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

p.a.s. drive belt perrished.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 153,240 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 140,798 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 140,798 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 129,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 122,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 111,574 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 111,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 99,036 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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R112 WGM is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R112 WGM, 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 R112 WGM registered?

R112 WGM is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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