MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,906 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside rear brake and offside front brake binding slightly
nearside rear brake disc lightly pitted,worn and scored
unable to extract centre rear seat belt
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside rear brake and offside front brake binding slightly
nearside rear brake disc lightly pitted,worn and scored
unable to extract centre rear seat belt
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise front brake check pads may need replacing
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
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S874 JRK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S874 JRK, 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 S874 JRK registered?
S874 JRK is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 August 1998.
Is S874 JRK safe to buy?
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