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R238 VRX

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,590 mi
Last recorded186,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 VRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2009 186,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 178,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 170,133 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 162,116 miles

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

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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R238 VRX is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R238 VRX, 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

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What year was R238 VRX registered?

R238 VRX is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R238 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 VRX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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