MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Rear brake pipes have corrosion
Stone chips on front windscreen
Front under tray cover fitted
Brake fluid level not checked
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R202 VFP?
You can check the full history of R202 VFP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does R202 VFP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R202 VFP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.