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R192 CSU

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,019 mi
Last recorded91,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 CSU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,019 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

o/s/f door check strap missing

radiator fluid leaking

Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch sticking

o/s/f door check strap missing

radiator fluid leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,754 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 88,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,367 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,308 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2010 87,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2009 85,398 miles

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

sreering rack slight leak

Fail 1 May 2009 85,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

sreering rack slight leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,206 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 84,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 76,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front antiroll bar link dust covers split

Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R192 CSU is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R192 CSU, 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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R192 CSU is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R192 CSU safe to buy?

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