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R31 GAE

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,652 mi
Last recorded113,652 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2006 113,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 113,652 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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R31 GAE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R31 GAE, 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 R31 GAE registered?

R31 GAE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R31 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 GAE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R31 GAE have outstanding finance?

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