MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs worn(borderline pass)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs worn(borderline pass)
FRONT DISCS WORN
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT
REAR PADS VERY LOW
play in steering rack offside
slight play in nearside rear,rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
play in steering rack offside
slight play in nearside rear,rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J88 HMW is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 J88 HMW, 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.
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How do I check the history of J88 HMW?
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What year was J88 HMW registered?
J88 HMW is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is J88 HMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J88 HMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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