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R137 OHG

1998 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,497 mi
Last recorded131,497 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 OHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 131,497 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 131,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 120,535 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 17 Dec 2007 120,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

airbag light on

Pass 15 Dec 2006 103,404 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 96,073 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 96,073 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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R137 OHG is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R137 OHG, 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 R137 OHG registered?

R137 OHG is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R137 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 OHG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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