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WDZ 7057

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,816 mi
Last recorded116,816 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 7057
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 116,816 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 116,580 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 107,958 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 107,957 miles

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

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

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

Number plate lights stay on when lights are turned off and keys are not in the ignition

Slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint

Fail 6 Sep 2006 93,920 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensaytion in front lamps. hand brake stiff. a.b.s warning light poss fault. brakes to be checked all round. seek main dealer advice on all a.s.a.p

Pass 6 Sep 2006 93,920 miles

condensaytion in front lamps. hand brake stiff. a.b.s warning light poss fault. brakes to be checked all round. seek main dealer advice on all a.s.a.p

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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WDZ 7057 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WDZ 7057, 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 WDZ 7057 registered?

WDZ 7057 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is WDZ 7057 safe to buy?

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