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R471 HVV

1998 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,650 mi
Last recorded141,650 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 HVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 141,650 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 141,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 139,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 137,850 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 125,016 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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R471 HVV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R471 HVV, 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 R471 HVV registered?

R471 HVV is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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