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K5 LLM

1998 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,897 mi
Last recorded215,897 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 LLM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 215,897 miles

o/s/f tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

rear handbrake on limits 16%.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 215,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

rear handbrake on limits 16%.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 75,116 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 75,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K5 LLM is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,490cc 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 K5 LLM, 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 K5 LLM registered?

K5 LLM is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K5 LLM safe to buy?

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