MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,682 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R157 VCF is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R157 VCF, 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 R157 VCF registered?
R157 VCF is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 1998.
Is R157 VCF safe to buy?
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