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R232 TEW

1998 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,913 mi
Last recorded151,913 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 TEW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 151,913 miles

Heat shield over silencer insecure/rattling

Fail 20 Aug 2015 151,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heat shield over silencer insecure/rattling

Pass 10 Apr 2014 148,266 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear jacking areas corroded both sides

Fail 17 Mar 2014 148,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 147,720 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 147,717 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 138,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 130,271 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 130,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 119,682 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 119,681 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 111,101 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 96,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 95,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both cat heat shields loose

brake pipes starting to show signs of rusting (all)

nail in tyre nsr

nsf head light assy condensated

nsr anti roll bar slight play

slight play in nsr ball joint

very slight play osr ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2006 88,586 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 78,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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R232 TEW is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R232 TEW, 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 R232 TEW registered?

R232 TEW is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R232 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 TEW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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