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R340 HUP

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,987 mi
Last recorded147,987 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 HUP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 147,987 miles

ADVISE N/S/R HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSHES WORN UNDER LOAD

N/S/F HEADLAMP REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 4 Dec 2009 142,707 miles

ADVISE O/S/R HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 138,714 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f anti roll bar link grease cover split

Pass 4 Aug 2007 133,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 133,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 123,022 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 123,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R340 HUP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R340 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.

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What year was R340 HUP registered?

R340 HUP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R340 HUP safe to buy?

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