MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes by inner sill
damage on both front inner wheel rims
nearside front drop link gaiters deteriorated
play in nearside rear upper suspension arm rearward ball joint
stonechip in zone 'A' of windscreen
corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes by inner sill
damage on both front inner wheel rims
nearside front drop link gaiters deteriorated
play in nearside rear upper suspension arm rearward ball joint
stonechip in zone 'A' of windscreen
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
blow at exhaust CAT to centre sections
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
damage on nearside front tyre sidewall
damage on nearside front wheel inner rim
stonechip in zone 'A' of windscreen
blow from exhaust down pipe to centre section joint
stonechip in zone 'A' of windscreen
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
blow from exhaust down pipe to centre section joint
stonechip in zone 'A' of windscreen
blow at exhaust centre pipe
offside front tyre near wear limit
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
blow at exhaust centre pipe
offside front tyre near wear limit
nearside front wheel rim damaged
both front lower suspension arm forward bushes worn slightly
nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush worn slightly
offside front brake pads low
offside front tyre outer edge worn close to limit
slight blow at CAT joint
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both front lower suspension arm forward bushes worn slightly
nearside front wheel rim damaged
nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush worn slightly
offside front brake pads low
offside front tyre outer edge worn close to limit
slight blow at CAT joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre has tack in it
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 WLA is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 R285 WLA, 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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R285 WLA is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 February 1998.
Is R285 WLA safe to buy?
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