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HIG 1206

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,006 mi
Last recorded151,006 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 1206
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 151,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 148,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,528 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 139,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 139,945 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 138,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 135,649 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 134,186 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 130,406 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 128,720 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 123,589 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 111,022 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 110,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 105,191 miles

PASSENGERS SIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

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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HIG 1206 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HIG 1206, 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 HIG 1206 registered?

HIG 1206 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is HIG 1206 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 1206 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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