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R171 GGP

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,846 mi
Last recorded108,846 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 GGP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 108,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe too rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 102,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe too rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded too rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 98,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded too rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,108 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 92,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,377 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,170 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,689 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

rear number plate starting to seperate

small cuts in both front tyres

various small chips in the windscreeen

Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 56,695 miles

Front b rake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2005 54,125 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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R171 GGP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R171 GGP, 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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R171 GGP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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