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S991 LOY

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,539 mi
Last recorded216,539 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 LOY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 216,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fuel lines are corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 216,539 miles

fuel lines are corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 200,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 181,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 167,624 miles

o/s headlamp has a poor pattern.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 167,624 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlamp has a poor pattern.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 158,783 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 158,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 149,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 135,590 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 135,541 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

high level brake light not working

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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S991 LOY is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S991 LOY, 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

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What year was S991 LOY registered?

S991 LOY is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S991 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S991 LOY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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