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R240 WCF

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,053 mi
Last recorded132,053 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 WCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 132,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 124,144 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 124,144 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 17 Jul 2006 118,682 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 118,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R240 WCF is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R240 WCF, 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 R240 WCF registered?

R240 WCF is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R240 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 WCF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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