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B19 BSE

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,044 mi
Last recorded177,044 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 BSE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2009 177,044 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

o/s/r fog light lens cracked

tyre wear starting on both fronts

Pass 3 Dec 2007 163,971 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

chip in windscreen

nearside rear outer posision lamp not working

tempary repare to offside rear lamp lense

Pass 4 Dec 2006 148,907 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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B19 BSE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B19 BSE, 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 B19 BSE registered?

B19 BSE is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B19 BSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 BSE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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