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R508 MJK

1998 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,039 mi
Last recorded117,039 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 MJK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,039 miles

Headlamp glass deteriorated

temporary repair to windscreen wiper linkage

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,033 miles

Windscreen wiper linkage worn

All brake discs have slight surface corrosion

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 116,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

catalyst rattling

Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,279 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 115,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake not locking on offside rear wheel

Pass 25 May 2011 109,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2010 102,597 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 102,597 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,643 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 92,643 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 80,028 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 70,416 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 56,815 miles

short crack in windscreen

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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R508 MJK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R508 MJK, 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 R508 MJK registered?

R508 MJK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R508 MJK safe to buy?

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