1998 BMW 5 Series 2.8L Petrol · S968 TWG
1998 BMW 5 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 127,624 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/03/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
S968 TWG Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2008
- 127,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S968 TWG Mileage History
- 07/01/2006111,564 mi
- 20/01/2006111,758 mi+194 mi
- 21/01/2006111,758 mi
- 25/01/2007119,478 mi+7,720 mi
- 25/01/2007119,478 mi
- 21/01/2008127,624 mi+8,146 mi
- 21/01/2008127,624 mi
Average of roughly 7,881 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
S968 TWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 5 Series (S968 TWG) between January 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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