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R326 BDX

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,548 mi
Last recorded163,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 BDX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 163,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 154,347 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,600 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 146,627 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 140,205 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 133,615 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 119,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 118,020 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 103,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 103,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 90,550 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 165,484 miles

air bag warning lamp staying 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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R326 BDX is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R326 BDX, 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 R326 BDX registered?

R326 BDX is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R326 BDX safe to buy?

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