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R379 ANP

1998 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,251 mi
Last recorded111,251 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 ANP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 111,251 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,366 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 97,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 83,116 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 83,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 77,194 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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R379 ANP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,793cc 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 R379 ANP, 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 R379 ANP registered?

R379 ANP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R379 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 ANP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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