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A98 SBP

1993 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,230 mi
Last recorded199,230 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA98 SBP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 199,230 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 198,612 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 189,195 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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A98 SBP is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 135,075 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 A98 SBP, 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 33 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A98 SBP registered?

A98 SBP is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is A98 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A98 SBP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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