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R149 NHG

1998 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,163 mi
Last recorded139,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 NHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2009 139,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 128,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 121,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 109,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 102,186 miles

some corrosion noted to osr steel brake pipe to flexi

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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R149 NHG is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R149 NHG, 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 R149 NHG?

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What year was R149 NHG registered?

R149 NHG is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R149 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 NHG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R149 NHG have outstanding finance?

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