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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
corrosion to all four brake discs, due to lack of use
n/s/f seat belt slow to return
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
corrosion to all four brake discs, due to lack of use
n/s/f seat belt slow to return
plastic sill covers fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Corrosion to rear brake discs
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Corrosion to rear brake discs
Air bag light on
Rear brake pads worn & corrosion to rear brake discs
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R347 URX is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R347 URX, 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 R347 URX registered?
R347 URX is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 February 1998.
Is R347 URX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R347 URX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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