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R208 OMD

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,043 mi
Last recorded141,043 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 OMD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 141,043 miles

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 141,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 136,862 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 21 Feb 2012 136,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 134,174 miles

airbag warning light on

front headlamp aims weak

ns rear rear top suspension arm outer ball join t has play

os rear brake disc scored

surface rust to main front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2010 131,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 130,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 129,984 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 125,868 miles

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

OIL LEAKS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 117,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 108,863 miles

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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R208 OMD is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R208 OMD, 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 R208 OMD?

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What year was R208 OMD registered?

R208 OMD is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R208 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 OMD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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