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A20 DDN

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,475 mi
Last recorded134,475 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 134,475 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

o/s/r inner sill rusty

o/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/r wheel arch to sill rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 125,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 116,361 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 116,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 107,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 99,072 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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A20 DDN is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A20 DDN, 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

How do I check the history of A20 DDN?

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What year was A20 DDN registered?

A20 DDN is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A20 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 DDN shows 6 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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