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R302 HUP

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,958 mi
Last recorded161,958 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 HUP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 161,958 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 161,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 143,882 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 130,567 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 130,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 122,007 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 121,856 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,577 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,577 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 96,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 88,500 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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R302 HUP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R302 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R302 HUP registered?

R302 HUP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R302 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 HUP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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