CarVerify

Free Car Check

R122 DCV

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,148 mi
Last recorded151,148 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 DCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 151,148 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens faded beam output dim

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear brake hoses perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Sep 2019 151,144 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front jet/pipes under bonnet broken (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front headlight lens faded beam output dim

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear brake hoses perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Aug 2018 150,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight perishing of nearside rear brake hose

Fail 30 Aug 2018 150,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight perishing of nearside rear brake hose

Pass 8 Sep 2017 149,218 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 149,216 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 147,133 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 147,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 144,862 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 144,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 142,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 142,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 138,429 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 135,406 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 132,178 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 132,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 129,850 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 129,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 126,534 miles

front and rear pads near limits oil leaks from engine.center brake light inoperative.

Pass 2 May 2008 123,513 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 123,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

near side fron t tyre near limits

Pass 3 May 2007 119,957 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 116,183 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 116,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake performance just within reqiured spec suggest inspection.

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R122 DCV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R122 DCV, 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 R122 DCV?

You can check the full history of R122 DCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R122 DCV registered?

R122 DCV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R122 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 DCV shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R122 DCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R122 DCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.