1998 BMW 5 2.8L Petrol · S201 JMG
1998 BMW 5 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 106,332 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S201 JMG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2022
- 106,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S201 JMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 5 (S201 JMG) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S201 JMG Mileage History
- 01/11/2021104,160 mi
- 01/11/2021104,160 mi
- 20/10/2022106,332 mi+2,172 mi
- 20/10/2022106,332 mi
Average of roughly 2,249 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Thrust Arm Bush Failure (50mph Shimmy)Moderate
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