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R4 OCB

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,217 mi
Last recorded92,217 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 OCB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,601 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,364 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,482 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,565 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,612 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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R4 OCB is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R4 OCB, 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 R4 OCB registered?

R4 OCB is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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