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SIL 6215

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,852 mi
Last recorded95,852 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 6215
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,852 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 91,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 91,771 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 85,799 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 85,799 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 72,008 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 72,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SIL 6215 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SIL 6215, 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 SIL 6215 registered?

SIL 6215 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is SIL 6215 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 6215 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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