MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
tiny crack in windscreen
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
tiny crack in windscreen
water leak from engine radiator area
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R206 WLC is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R206 WLC, 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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How do I check the history of R206 WLC?
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What year was R206 WLC registered?
R206 WLC is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R206 WLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R206 WLC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R206 WLC have outstanding finance?
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