MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,998 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perrising and getting low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
both front tyres perrishing slightly
nearside handbrake needs adjustment
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres perrishing slightly
nearside handbrake needs adjustment
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K5 MGE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,396 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K5 MGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K5 MGE registered?
K5 MGE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 1998.
Is K5 MGE safe to buy?
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