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R29 CTM

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,734 mi
Last recorded133,734 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 CTM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 133,734 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 131,020 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 130,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2010 128,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 128,100 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 124,651 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 118,163 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 118,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2007 105,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 95,838 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 95,838 miles

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

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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R29 CTM is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R29 CTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R29 CTM registered?

R29 CTM is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R29 CTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 CTM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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