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R246 LWV

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,446 mi
Last recorded152,446 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 LWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 152,446 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 152,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 132,787 miles

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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R246 LWV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R246 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R246 LWV registered?

R246 LWV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R246 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 LWV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R246 LWV have outstanding finance?

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