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K700 TUR

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 TUR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 89,517 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 89,517 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 85,158 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,513 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 80,239 miles

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

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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K700 TUR is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K700 TUR, 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 K700 TUR registered?

K700 TUR is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K700 TUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K700 TUR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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