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BAZ 7589

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,740 mi
Last recorded140,740 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 7589
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 140,740 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 140,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 140,164 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 134,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2009 126,338 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2008 114,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2007 150,498 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 150,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 140,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 132,560 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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BAZ 7589 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BAZ 7589, 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 BAZ 7589 registered?

BAZ 7589 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is BAZ 7589 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 7589 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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