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R356 EKK

1998 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,867 mi
Last recorded136,867 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 EKK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 136,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2016 136,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,638 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 134,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 133,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 128,602 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 128,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 125,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 117,904 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 117,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 110,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 96,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,848 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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R356 EKK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R356 EKK, 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 R356 EKK registered?

R356 EKK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R356 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 EKK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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