MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,135 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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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R294 HUP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R294 HUP, 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 R294 HUP registered?
R294 HUP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is R294 HUP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R294 HUP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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