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A10 MGX

1999 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,118 mi
Last recorded141,118 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 MGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 141,118 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 141,116 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 131,529 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 22 Mar 2011 123,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wear o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2011 122,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 110,338 miles

wear front disc

Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,115 miles

as time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2007 83,115 miles

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

slight play both rear link arms

Pass 1 Apr 2006 75,033 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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A10 MGX is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 121,931 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 A10 MGX, 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 27 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 MGX registered?

A10 MGX is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is A10 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 MGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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