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A5 FED

1998 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,134 mi
Last recorded28,134 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FED
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 28,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 27,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 27,609 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged sidecar (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,199 miles

sidecar fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,031 miles

sidecar fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,132 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,363 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,489 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 90,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,503 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit sidecar (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play sidecar (2.4.A.2c)

abs light flashing

side car tyre slightly perished

uneven wear pattern on front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,969 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 80,962 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight free play in the outfit wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,494 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre split but not showing cords

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,223 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

the sidecar wheel has very slight bearing play

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,245 miles

the front disk bobbins have slight free play

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,545 miles

slight free play in sidecar wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,854 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,810 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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A5 FED is a 1998 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 35,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 FED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 FED registered?

A5 FED is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is A5 FED safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FED shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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