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S993 BTE

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,522 mi
Last recorded80,522 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 BTE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,522 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 80,522 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,383 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,946 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 77,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,370 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,810 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2009 53,075 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,372 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 43,068 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,732 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 37,728 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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S993 BTE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S993 BTE, 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 S993 BTE registered?

S993 BTE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S993 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S993 BTE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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