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H11 OAK

1998 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,869 mi
Last recorded40,869 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 OAK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 40,869 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 40,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 39,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 39,307 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 38,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 37,840 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 36,169 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 34,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,694 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,747 miles

some wear to inner front brake pads

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,923 miles

offside parking brake effort a bit low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,728 miles

offside parking brake effort slightly low,

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,442 miles

All four tyres showing some signs of deterioration,(cracking of treads by sidewalls).

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,477 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,032 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,701 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight damage nsr wing

Pass 25 Jul 2005 23,048 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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H11 OAK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 H11 OAK, 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 H11 OAK registered?

H11 OAK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is H11 OAK safe to buy?

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