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L12 GWH

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,519 mi
Last recorded139,519 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 GWH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 139,519 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 139,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 136,416 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 132,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 129,469 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 120,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 115,754 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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L12 GWH is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L12 GWH, 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 L12 GWH registered?

L12 GWH is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L12 GWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 GWH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L12 GWH have outstanding finance?

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