MOT Status
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123,779 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive facing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad wiring outer insulation cracked/split
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad wiring outer insulation cracked/split
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle missing possible under seat (7.1.2 (d))
both fuel tank straps starting to corrode
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyres starting to get low on tread
Rear Tyres starting to get low on tread
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Tyres starting to get low on tread
Rear Tyres starting to get low on tread
rear brake pads starting to get low
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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R23 WGM is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R23 WGM, 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 R23 WGM registered?
R23 WGM is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 January 1998.
Is R23 WGM safe to buy?
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