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R345 DBE

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,600 mi
Last recorded146,600 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 DBE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 146,600 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 146,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 139,994 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 139,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012
Pass 2 Aug 2011 125,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 111,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 77,161 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 77,130 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,630 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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R345 DBE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R345 DBE, 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 R345 DBE?

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What year was R345 DBE registered?

R345 DBE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R345 DBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 DBE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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