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R131 KEC

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,332 mi
Last recorded168,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 KEC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2007 168,332 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 168,332 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 158,268 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 158,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R131 KEC is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R131 KEC, 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 R131 KEC registered?

R131 KEC is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R131 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 KEC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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