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R254 ARD

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,995 mi
Last recorded145,995 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 ARD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 145,995 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 145,986 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers

Pass 4 Sep 2010 136,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 132,449 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 128,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 121,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 119,967 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 119,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE o/s/r parking brake low reading

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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R254 ARD is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R254 ARD, 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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How do I check the history of R254 ARD?

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What year was R254 ARD registered?

R254 ARD is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R254 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 ARD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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