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R255 JPJ

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,538 mi
Last recorded108,538 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 108,538 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 108,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,128 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 105,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,998 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 96,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,143 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,779 miles

Hand Brake not locking

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 84,779 miles

Hand Brake not locking

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,493 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,560 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,141 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,696 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,696 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,592 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 51,592 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,551 miles

cut in offside rear driveshaft boot

slight amount of fluid around offside and nearside steering rack boots

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low on tread

cut in offside rear driveshaft boot

cuts in tread on nearside rear tyre

slight amount of fluid around offside and nearside steering rack boots

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 44,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,982 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 33,662 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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R255 JPJ is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R255 JPJ, 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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R255 JPJ is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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