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YIL 4473

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,655 mi
Last recorded125,655 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 4473
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 125,655 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 119,973 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 119,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 113,880 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 104,713 miles

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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YIL 4473 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YIL 4473, 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 YIL 4473 registered?

YIL 4473 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is YIL 4473 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 4473 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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