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R506 CCY

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,200 mi
Last recorded94,200 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 CCY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 94,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 88,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,250 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 78,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,420 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 63,393 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,704 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,925 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 33,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 11,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,359 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,991 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 7,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 5,297 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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R506 CCY is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R506 CCY, 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

How do I check the history of R506 CCY?

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What year was R506 CCY registered?

R506 CCY is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R506 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 CCY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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