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J8 KHB

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 KHB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 157,001 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 156,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 214,353 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 214,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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J8 KHB is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J8 KHB, 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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What year was J8 KHB registered?

J8 KHB is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is J8 KHB safe to buy?

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