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K55 OLA

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,486 mi
Last recorded116,486 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 OLA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 116,486 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 116,486 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 107,352 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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K55 OLA is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K55 OLA, 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 K55 OLA registered?

K55 OLA is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is K55 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 OLA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K55 OLA have outstanding finance?

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