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K6 KDP

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,053 mi
Last recorded188,053 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 KDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 188,053 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 183,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 183,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 179,852 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 179,852 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 173,452 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 173,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2008 170,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 161,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 152,079 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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K6 KDP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K6 KDP, 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 K6 KDP registered?

K6 KDP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is K6 KDP safe to buy?

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