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R187 NKC

1998 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,369 mi
Last recorded148,369 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 NKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2011 138,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 115,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 115,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 111,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 107,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 104,400 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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R187 NKC is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R187 NKC, 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.

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What year was R187 NKC registered?

R187 NKC is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R187 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 NKC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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