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R191 NNP

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,322 mi
Last recorded154,322 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 NNP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 154,322 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 154,322 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 136,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 132,914 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 132,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R191 NNP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R191 NNP, 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 R191 NNP registered?

R191 NNP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R191 NNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 NNP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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