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R202 VFP

1998 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,331 mi
Last recorded195,331 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 VFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 195,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 187,858 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 187,858 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 179,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 171,907 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 158,826 miles

Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Stone chips on front windscreen

Front under tray cover fitted

Brake fluid level not checked

Fail 23 Jul 2007 158,826 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake fluid level not checked

Front under tray cover fitted

Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2006 157,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R202 VFP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R202 VFP, 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 R202 VFP registered?

R202 VFP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R202 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 VFP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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