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R29 YCH

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 YCH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 115,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 106,598 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,126 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 93,028 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 92,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 91,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 87,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 83,989 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 80,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/s mirror glass dull.

O/s/f jacking pad missing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 80,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/s mirror glass dull.

O/s/f jacking pad missing.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 76,119 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 67,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 59,803 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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R29 YCH is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

R29 YCH is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R29 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 YCH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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