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R471 RST

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,658 mi
Last recorded63,658 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 RST
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,658 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,263 miles

Both front inner discs corroded.

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 60,263 miles

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

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

Both front inner discs corroded.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,921 miles

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 17 Nov 2008 55,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise covers fitted to vehicle

advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs rusty,lipped strong advise

metal fuel pipes,brake pipes surface corrosion,various under body surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres worn on outside edges.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,756 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 50,426 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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R471 RST is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RST, 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 RST registered?

R471 RST is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R471 RST safe to buy?

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