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R338 ENP

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,300 mi
Last recorded143,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 ENP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 143,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 131,021 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 131,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 111,801 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 94,757 miles

damage to n/s/f wheel arch

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar linkrods,top dust covers are split

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on there outer edges

n/s/r seat belt mechanism release button is stickey

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

play in o/s/f inner track rod

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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R338 ENP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R338 ENP, 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

How do I check the history of R338 ENP?

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What year was R338 ENP registered?

R338 ENP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R338 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 ENP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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