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S95 GPN

1998 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,199 mi
Last recorded102,199 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW M597,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 GPN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 102,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 101,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,988 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,390 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 96,390 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 96,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,243 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 89,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,468 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2007 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

power steering pump noisy

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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S95 GPN is a 1998 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 97,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S95 GPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S95 GPN registered?

S95 GPN is a 1998 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S95 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S95 GPN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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