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R324 JPL

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,007 mi
Last recorded94,007 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 JPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 94,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,607 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,265 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,241 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,693 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 71,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front headlight lenses very faded

steering rack slightlty leaking form both ends

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,619 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 68,611 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,137 miles

Both front steering rack gaters slightly damp

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,593 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,508 miles

slight power steering leak from rack gaiters

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,570 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 43,193 miles

SLIGHT BINDING ON REAR WHEELS (SUSPECT PARK BRAKE STICKING ON)

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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R324 JPL is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R324 JPL, 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 R324 JPL registered?

R324 JPL is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R324 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 JPL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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