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KLZ 5478

1998 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,216 mi
Last recorded98,216 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLZ 5478
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 98,216 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 98,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 98,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 93,622 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 93,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 90,153 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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KLZ 5478 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KLZ 5478, 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 KLZ 5478 registered?

KLZ 5478 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is KLZ 5478 safe to buy?

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