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T611 FRA

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT611 FRA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 135,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 135,369 miles

dampness around diff.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 129,868 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2010

advise brake inspection....

both rear tyre s close to limit....

front brake disc inner faces corroding.....

front inner brake pads appear low.....

o/s/f , n/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....

o/s/r brake pipe corroding....

play at o/s/r wheel.....

play in n/s/f wheel bearing......

Fail 26 Jan 2010

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

advise brake inspection....

both rear tyre s close to limit....

front brake disc inner faces corroding.....

front inner brake pads appear low.....

o/s/f , n/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....

o/s/r brake pipe corroding....

play at o/s/r wheel.....

play in n/s/f wheel bearing......

Pass 8 Jan 2009 109,927 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front froglamp cracked; offside front foglamp has condensation

Pass 27 Feb 2008 101,359 miles

advise parking brake shoe inspection....

both front wheel inner rims distorted,,,,

n/s/r tyre close to limit, o/s/r on limit....

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link lower ball joint , advise replacement.....

windscreen damage not excessive...

Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,511 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 76,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T611 FRA is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T611 FRA, 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 T611 FRA registered?

T611 FRA is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T611 FRA safe to buy?

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