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K555 DWB

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,881 mi
Last recorded68,881 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 DWB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 68,881 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,865 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,689 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,671 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,267 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 68,265 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,737 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,735 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 66,365 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 64,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 62,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 60,998 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2011 58,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/s/f tyre cut down to chords. Cut only 20mm long

Pass 15 May 2009 52,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 50,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2006 41,122 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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K555 DWB is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K555 DWB, 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 K555 DWB registered?

K555 DWB is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K555 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 DWB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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