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R289 AAK

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,818 mi
Last recorded33,818 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 AAK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 33,818 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,704 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres are old cracked perished change now due to being stood very close to showing cords strong advise change now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,683 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,440 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 31,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides front discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,907 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,446 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,894 miles

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes ADVISE TO WAX OIL ADVISE ONLY TO KEEP CAR IN MINT CONDITION

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,029 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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R289 AAK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R289 AAK, 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 R289 AAK registered?

R289 AAK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R289 AAK safe to buy?

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