MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,907 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning light is on
both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges of the tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight play in rear anti roll bar o/s link rod balljoint
FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES
PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR ,O/S LINK BAR JOINT
REAR TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES
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R231 LWV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R231 LWV, 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 R231 LWV registered?
R231 LWV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R231 LWV safe to buy?
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