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MJC 17

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,918 mi
Last recorded31,918 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJC 17
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 31,918 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 31,852 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 31,629 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 31,474 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,230 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 30,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 30,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 28,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 27,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,631 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 25,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,161 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,528 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,913 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,478 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,643 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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MJC 17 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJC 17, 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

How do I check the history of MJC 17?

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What year was MJC 17 registered?

MJC 17 is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is MJC 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJC 17 shows 20 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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